vaginitis

noun

vag·​i·​ni·​tis ˌva-jə-ˈnī-təs 

: inflammation of the vagina or of a sheath (such as a tendon sheath)

Examples of vaginitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, some research shows that garlic can kill or limit the growth of bacteria linked to vaginitis and similar conditions. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Dec. 2025

The emergency room doctor wrote that his clinical impression was that Jack had vaginitis, drug-seeking behavior and a history of substance abuse, medical records show. — Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

vagina + -itis, after French vaginite

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vaginitis

• adenitis
• arteritis
• cervicitis
• cholangitis
• choroiditis
• decubitus
• dermatitis
• fasciitis
• gingivitis
• hepatitis
• iritis
• keratitis

Medical Definition

vaginitis

noun

vag·​i·​ni·​tis ˌvaj-ə-ˈnīt-əs 

plural vaginitides -ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz 

1

: inflammation of the vagina (as from bacterial or fungal infection, allergic reaction, or hormone deficiency) that may be marked by irritation and vaginal discharge see atrophic vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis

2

: inflammation of a sheath (as a tendon sheath)