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rima vulvae

rima vulvae

9.9
The slit-like opening between the outer lips of female genitals
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪmə ˈvʌlveɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rima vulvar
  • The gynecologist examined the rima vulvae for any signs of inflammation.

Examples

  • Proper hygiene is important to maintain the health of the rima vulvae.

  • The rima vulvae is a key part of female anatomy.

  • Swelling in the area of the rima vulvae can be caused by various infections.

  • During the examination, the doctor noted the condition of the rima vulvae.

  • The gynecologist examined the rima vulvae for any signs of inflammation.

  • Proper hygiene is important to maintain the health of the rima vulvae.

  • During the examination, the doctor noted the condition of the rima vulvae.

Synonyms

rima pudendi
vsrima vulvae
  • Specialized
9.9

A slit between the outer lips of a woman's genitals

is the plain anatomical phrase used in general descriptions
pudendal cleft
vsrima vulvae
  • Specialized
9.9

The space between the outer folds of a woman's genitals

refers to the same opening with a different technical term
pudendal slit
vsrima vulvae
  • Specialized
9.9

An opening between the outer lips of the female genitals

names that structure using the standard descriptive phrase
pudendal cleavage
vsrima vulvae
  • Specialized
9.9

A groove between the outer lips of female genitals

uses the common term for the same slit rather than cleavage wording
vulvar slit
vsrima vulvae
  • Specialized
9.9

The opening between the outer lips of the female genitals

is the more technical anatomical phrase preferred in formal texts
urogenital cleft
vsrima vulvae
  • Specialized
9.9

A groove between the outer folds of the female genitals

is narrower and applies mainly to human female external genital anatomy

Surface Forms

rima vulvae singular
rima vulvae plural

Morphology

rima + vulvae

The term is a literal anatomical compound: 'rima' = fissure/slit and 'vulvae' refers to the vulva (Latin form), so the sense 'slit/opening of the vulva' is directly derivable from the parts. Although it is a technical Latin phrase and learners may be unfamiliar with Latin inflection, the semantic composition is transparent for anyone who knows the constituent meanings.

Etymology

Rima vulvae comes from Latin words: rima meaning 'slit' and vulvae meaning 'of the vulva'. It gives a simple image of a small 'slit' at the outside of the female genitals, which is why it refers to the opening between the outer lips.