vagina

word

/vəˈdʒaɪnə/
vuh-JY-nuh
/vədʒˈaɪnɐ/
vuh-JY-nuh

Definition

The vagina is the muscular tube inside a female's body that connects the uterus to the outside; it is part of the female reproductive system.

Usage & Nuances

'Vagina' is a medical term and is not used in casual conversation, but it is appropriate in healthcare, educational, or anatomical contexts. Sometimes people use euphemisms in informal settings. Do not confuse with 'vulva,' which refers to the external parts.

Example Sentences

Some women experience dryness in the vagina after menopause.

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It's important to keep the vagina clean, but you don't need special soaps.

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The doctor explained how the vagina works.

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The baby passes through the vagina during birth.

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Infections can sometimes affect the vagina.

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The vagina can change in appearance and feel over time, which is completely normal.

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