vaginal
adjective
vag·i·nal
ˈva-jə-nᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
2
: of or relating to a theca
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Visby’s test, which is only for women, delivers results from a vaginal swab in about a half-hour that are around 97% accurate.
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 18 Apr. 2025
These measures can also help rule out gynecologic conditions like a vaginal infection, fibroids, and endometriosis—all of which can cause overlapping pelvic pain and urinary changes too.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Estrogen: Supports vaginal lubrication and blood flow; declines with poor sleep and age.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
These included irregular periods, hot flashes, chills, vaginal dryness, weight gain, slowed metabolism, night sweats, sleep problems, mood symptoms, inattention or forgetfulness, and other unnamed symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
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Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 18 Apr. 2025
These measures can also help rule out gynecologic conditions like a vaginal infection, fibroids, and endometriosis—all of which can cause overlapping pelvic pain and urinary changes too.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Estrogen: Supports vaginal lubrication and blood flow; declines with poor sleep and age.
—Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
These included irregular periods, hot flashes, chills, vaginal dryness, weight gain, slowed metabolism, night sweats, sleep problems, mood symptoms, inattention or forgetfulness, and other unnamed symptoms.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vaginal
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vaginal
1 of 2 adjective
va·gi·nal
ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl
1
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
vaginal
2 of 2 noun
: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)
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