vaginal
adjective
vag·i·nal
ˈva-jə-nᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
2
: of or relating to a theca
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When someone has, say, abnormal vaginal discharge, they should be tested for additional conditions that aren’t included in home tests, including a few that may be more serious.
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Keren Landman, Vox, 16 June 2024
According to a 2023 survey by The Harris Poll and the vaginal health company Kindra, one in three women between the ages of 45 and 54 reported being misdiagnosed with another health condition before learning that menopause was the cause of their symptoms.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2024
At 12 weeks, the CEE vaginal cream was more effective than the P. mirifica product at improving vaginal atrophy.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
These products can alter the vaginal pH and increase the risk of UTIs.
—Joni Sweet, Health, 1 June 2024
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Keren Landman, Vox, 16 June 2024
According to a 2023 survey by The Harris Poll and the vaginal health company Kindra, one in three women between the ages of 45 and 54 reported being misdiagnosed with another health condition before learning that menopause was the cause of their symptoms.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2024
At 12 weeks, the CEE vaginal cream was more effective than the P. mirifica product at improving vaginal atrophy.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
These products can alter the vaginal pH and increase the risk of UTIs.
—Joni Sweet, Health, 1 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for vaginal
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“Vaginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaginal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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vaginal
1 of 2 adjective
va·gi·nal
ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl
1
2
a
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
vaginal discharge
vaginal infection
b
: occurring through the birth canal
a vaginal delivery
a vaginal birth
vaginal
2 of 2 noun
: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)
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