introitus

noun

in·​troi·​tus in-ˈtrō-ət-əs How to pronounce introitus (audio)
plural introitus
: the orifice of a body cavity
especially : the vaginal opening

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“Introitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/introitus. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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