vulval
/'vʌlvəl/ Cách viết khác : (vulvar) /'vʌlvə/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the vulva: Pertaining to or associated with the external female genitalia.
Usage
- The adjective "vulval" is used in medical, anatomical, and biological contexts to describe structures, conditions, tissues, or sensations associated with the vulva.
- It is a formal, technical term.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The doctor noted some vulval irritation during the examination.
- Vulval anatomy includes the labia majora and minora.
- Certain skin conditions can affect vulval tissue.
Advanced Usage
- "Vulval vestibule": The area between the labia minora where the vaginal and urethral openings are located.
- Inflammation of the vulval vestibule can cause significant discomfort.
Variants and Related Words
- Vulvar (adj): A direct synonym for "vulval," used interchangeably in medical literature.
- She was diagnosed with a vulvar disorder.
- Vulva (n): The noun form referring to the external parts of the female genitalia.
- The vulva serves protective and sensory functions.
Synonyms
- Vulvar: Pertaining to the vulva (identical in meaning and usage).
Notes on Meaning
- "Vulval" is a precise anatomical descriptor. It does not describe internal reproductive organs like the vagina or uterus; it is specific to the external genitalia.
Adjective
- of or relating to the vulva