VAGINAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does vaginal mean? 

• VAGINAL (adjective)
  The adjective VAGINAL has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to the vagina

  Familiarity information: VAGINAL used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• VAGINAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the vagina

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

vaginal suppository

Pertainym:

vagina (the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus)

Derivation:

vagina (the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus)

 Context examples 

Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, vaginal dryness, trouble concentrating, and infertility.

(Early menopause, NCI Dictionary)

A solution intended for use as a vaginal irrigant.

(Douche Solution Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

The mucous covering of the vaginal portion of the cervix.

(Ectocervical Mucosa, NCI Thesaurus)

Physical symptoms include: cessation of menses, headaches, fatigue, weight gain and vaginal dryness.

(Menopausal Syndrome, NCI Thesaurus)

Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle.

(Menstruation, NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

A powder which may be mixed with a liquid, intended for administration as a vaginal irrigant.

(Douche Powder Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A substance intended for use as a vaginal irrigant.

(Douche Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

Representative examples include ovarian agenesis, vaginal agenesis, and penile agenesis.

(Congenital Reproductive System Abnormality, NCI Thesaurus)

A contraceptive device, made of plastic, that contains a spermicidal agent and is designed to be placed into the vaginal canal to prevent live sperm from entering the uterus.

(Contraceptive Sponge, NICHD)

The presenting part of the head of fetus is visible and firmly rimmed by the maternal vaginal wall.

(Crowning during Childbirth, NCI Thesaurus)