vaginal discharge
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- noun
- /ˈvædʒɪnəl dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
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secreción vaginal
- She's been suffering from an abnormal vaginal discharge.
Examples
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This will include any abnormal bleeding, i.e., heavy periods, postcoital, intermenstrual, or postmenopausal bleeding, and/or unusual vaginal discharge.
Academic text (2011) -
Symptoms consistent with trichomoniasis (vaginal discharge, odor, or pruritus) were reported by 77% of women.
Academic text (2012) -
In other news, my first comment on The Hairpin is about vaginal discharge.
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There are other causes of a vaginal discharge and skin rashes.
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This vaginal discharge won't let us partake in the party.
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The most common symptom of vaginitis is an abnormal vaginal discharge.
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She never told me about pubic hair or vaginal discharge, so when those started happening, I was confused and ashamed, thinking that there was something wrong with me.
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Having some amount of vaginal discharge is normal, especially if you are of childbearing age.
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If you notice a change in your vaginal discharge, such as an unusual color or odor, it is important to consult your doctor.
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Many women wonder if vaginal discharge increases during pregnancy, and it can often be a normal occurrence.
Synonyms
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4.4
Liquid or other matter that comes out of something, often as waste
A white or yellow fluid that comes from a woman's vagina, often from infection
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from 'vaginal' (pertaining to the vagina) and 'discharge' (a secretion), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to fluid secreted from the vagina. Although it's a clinical/medical term, the meaning follows straightforward morphological composition and has close parallels in other languages, making it transparent to B1 learners.
Etymology
Vaginal discharge is a simple name for the fluid that 'flows out' of the vagina. The word discharge means 'to flow out', so the phrase describes the normal fluid the vagina makes and releases.