Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or affecting the vagina: The word "vaginal" describes anything pertaining to the vagina, the muscular canal in female mammals leading from the uterus to the external genitalia.
   • Administered via or used in the vagina: It can describe medical treatments, devices, or examinations that are introduced into or applied within the vagina.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The doctor performed a vaginal examination. (The examination was of the vagina.)
  • She was prescribed a vaginal cream for the infection. (The cream is intended for use in the vagina.)
  • The study focused on vaginal health. (The health pertains to the vagina.)

Advanced Usage

• "Vaginal birth": A delivery of a baby through the birth canal (vagina), as opposed to a cesarean section.
  • After a long labor, she had a successful vaginal birth.
• "Vaginal flora": The community of microorganisms that naturally inhabit the vagina.
  • Antibiotics can sometimes disrupt the balance of vaginal flora.

Variants and Related Words

• Vaginally (adverb): In a manner relating to or via the vagina.
  • The medication is administered vaginally.
• Vaginitis (noun): Inflammation of the vagina.
  • Symptoms of vaginitis can include itching and discharge.

Synonyms

• Intravaginal: Situated or occurring within the vagina. (This is a more specific medical synonym.)
  • An intravaginal ultrasound provides detailed images.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Vaginal delivery: Synonym for vaginal birth.
• Vaginal discharge: Fluid that comes from the vagina.
• Vaginal dryness: A lack of adequate lubrication in the vagina.
• Vaginal ring: A form of contraceptive device worn inside the vagina.

Adjective

1. of or relating to the vagina
   • vaginal suppository