Definition of vaginitis
:inflammation of the vagina or of a sheath (such as a tendon sheath)
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vaginitis
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noun
vag·i·ni·tis
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ˌvaj-ə-ˈnīt-əs
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medical Definition of vaginitis
plural vaginitides
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\-ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz\
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: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
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:inflammation of a sheath (as a tendon sheath)
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