vaginal

adjective

vag·​i·​nal ˈva-jə-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

2

: of or relating to a theca

vaginally

ˈva-jə-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of vaginal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the final theatrical version, the sequence includes a three-second close-up shot of the vaginal birth, which was originally about 13 seconds long before compromises were made in the editing room after several back-and-forths with the Motion Picture Association. —Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024

Hormonal birth control: Pills, patches, or vaginal rings can alleviate painful periods. —Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024

This can be especially encouraging for people who experience vaginal dryness as a side effect of menopause or other medical conditions. —Jamie Ballard, Allure, 28 Mar. 2024

In fact, many people experience some form of vaginal bleeding, especially in the early weeks of their pregnancies. —Krissi Danielsson, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024

There are five cancer types considered gynecologic: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. —Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024

Das recommends women get physical therapy soon after vaginal childbirth. —Linda Carroll, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024

According to research published in Nature, smoking can alter the vaginal microbiome and contribute to deficiencies in lactobacilli bacteria. —Mara Santilli, SELF, 21 Mar. 2024

Her case then went cold for years until in 2000, vaginal swabs that had been taken during Tucker's autopsy were sent to the Oregon State Police Crime Lab for analysis, according to the district attorney's office. —USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vaginalis, from vagina "sheath, vagina" + Latin -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

vaginal

1 of 2 adjective

va·​gi·​nal

ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a vagina : thecal

a vaginal synovial membrane surrounding a tendon

2

a

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

vaginal discharge

vaginal infection

b

: occurring through the birth canal

a vaginal delivery

a vaginal birth

vaginally

-ē 

adverb

vaginal

2 of 2 noun

: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)