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

The practice may harm vaginal health by disrupting the balance of the vaginal microbiome, leading to vaginal irritation, and increasing the risk of infections. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 20 Nov. 2024

The Legato, in fact, was engineered to aid those who struggle with vaginal dryness. —Amanda Chatel, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024

Protects Vaginal Health Naked sleeping might also offer some protection against vaginal yeast infections. —Cristina Mutchler, Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Symptoms like hot flashes, sleep problems, mood changes, and vaginal dryness can hit pretty hard following cancer treatment. —Katie Camero, SELF, 26 Nov. 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)