Vaginal

/vəˈdʒaɪnəl/ adjective

Definition

relating to or affecting the vagina

Etymology

from Latin 'vagina' meaning 'sheath' or 'scabbard', referring to the anatomical structure

Kelly Says

This medical term comes from the Latin word for 'sheath' - ancient Romans saw anatomical similarities to a sword's protective covering. It's a perfectly normal medical vocabulary word that shouldn't make anyone blush!

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