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vaginitis

vaginitis

1 6.7
Soreness and swelling in the vagina, often caused by infection
  • noun
  • /ˌvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
: vaginitis
  • The most common symptom of vaginitis is an abnormal vaginal discharge.
  • cause of vaginitis

Examples

  • It's a common symptom, a viscous fluid, usually associated with well, vaginitis.

    Bandits (2001)

  • I was certain I'd contracted a disfiguring venereal disease, but I found I just had a case of vaginitis.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • If you are suffering from vaginitis, this medication is for you!

    Blog text (24)

  • My doctor prescribed this medicine for me when I was suffering from vaginitis.

    Blog text (24)

  • Vaginitis treatment at a discount price available this week only!

    Blog text (24)

  • - Vaginitis.

    Bandits (2001)

  • Say goodbye to vaginitis, urinary infections, cystitis, and other illnesses of the past!

    Blog text (24)

  • Trichomoniasis is a frequent cause of vaginitis and can contribute to premature rupture of membranes during pregnancy, preterm birth, low birth weight, and may facilitate HIV acquisition (4-7).

    Academic text (2012)

  • The most common symptom of vaginitis is an abnormal vaginal discharge.

  • If you are suffering from vaginitis, this medication is for you!

Synonyms

colpitis
vsvaginitis
  • Specialized
9.9

The vagina becomes sore and swollen, often from an infection or irritation

emphasizes infection as the frequent cause rather than irritation

Surface Forms

vaginitis singular
vaginites plural

Morphology

vaginitis = vagina (semi-transparent) = vagin + itis

Built from 'vagina' + the medical suffix '-itis'; the relation is clear, but '-itis' is a technical suffix that not all learners recognize.

Etymology

Vaginitis comes from vagina 'sheath' and the ending -itis 'inflammation'. So vaginitis means inflammation of the vagina, often caused by infection.