vaginal

adjective

vag·​i·​nal ˈva-jə-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

2

: of or relating to a theca

vaginally

ˈva-jə-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of vaginal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Discomfort from vaginal dryness from menopause is another reason. —Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024

Symptoms include unusual vaginal or penile discharge or burning while peeing, though some people experience no symptoms. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Oct. 2024

Overdose with estrogen may also cause nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.8 4. —Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024

Research shows Black people have been disproportionately targeted by ads for products that make promises about alleviating vaginal odors, Dr. Zota adds. —Molly Longman, SELF, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vaginalis, from vagina "sheath, vagina" + Latin -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

vaginal

1 of 2 adjective

va·​gi·​nal

ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a vagina : thecal

a vaginal synovial membrane surrounding a tendon

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

vaginally

-ē 

adverb

vaginal

2 of 2 noun

: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)