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vulvovaginitis

vulvovaginitis

8.8
A swelling, redness, and itching of the vulva and vagina, often with unusual discharge
  • noun
  • /ˌvʌlvoʊvædʒɪˈnaɪtɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor diagnosed her with vulvovaginitis after she reported symptoms of irritation.

Examples

  • In primary care, vulvovaginitis involving Candida is common among female patients.

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  • Proper hygiene can help prevent vulvovaginitis and its associated symptoms.

  • Many women experience vulvovaginitis, which can cause discomfort and itching.

How Severe

vulvovaginitis
  • Specialized
8.8
vulvitis
  • Specialized
1 9.8

Surface Forms

vulvovaginitis singular
vulvovaginitises plural

Morphology

vulvovaginitis = vulva + vagina (transparent) = vulvo + vagin + itis

Formed by the combining forms for 'vulva' and 'vagina' plus the medical suffix '-itis' meaning inflammation, so the sense is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word vulvovaginitis combines vulvo- ('vulva'), vagin- ('vagina') and -itis ('inflammation'), the same ending you see in tonsillitis and arthritis. So, vulvovaginitis literally means 'inflammation of the vulva and the vagina', which explains the itching and discomfort.