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vulvovaginitis

noun
vul路​vo路​vag路​i路​ni路​tis | \ 藢v蓹l-(藢)v艒-藢va-j蓹-藞n墨-t蓹s How to pronounce vulvovaginitis (audio) \

Definition of vulvovaginitis

: coincident inflammation of the vulva and vagina

Examples of vulvovaginitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Whatever the cause, symptoms of vulvovaginitis include itching, burning, and swelling, all of which sitz baths may help to subdue, Dr. Tully says. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What the Hell Is a Sitz Bath? (And Why Would You Take One?)," 14 Mar. 2019 The issue, which doctors also call candidal vulvovaginitis or vaginal thrush, is incredibly common, affecting 3 out of 4 women in their lifetimes. — Tehrene Firman, Woman's Day, "5 Yeast Infection Symptoms in Women That Should Never Be Ignored," 30 July 2018

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First Known Use of vulvovaginitis

1897, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vulvovaginitis

New Latin

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vulvovaginitis

noun
vul路​vo路​vag路​i路​ni路​tis | \ 藢v蓹l-v艒-藢vaj-蓹-藞n墨t-蓹s How to pronounce vulvovaginitis (audio) \
plural vulvovaginitides\ -​藞nit-​蓹-​藢d膿z How to pronounce vulvovaginitides (audio) \

Medical Definition of vulvovaginitis

: coincident inflammation of the vulva and vagina

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