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vag·i·ni·tis | \ ˌva-jə-ˈnī-təs 
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\Definition of vaginitis
: inflammation of the vagina or of a sheath (such as a tendon sheath)
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Recent Examples on the Web Until laundry day, the discharge is soaked into the cotton crotch of the panties, creating a layer of bacteria (as in vaginitis), yeast and mold.
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Essence, "Ask An OB-GYN: How Long Should I Keep My Panties Before They're No Good?," 9 Aug. 2019 This is one of the causes of vaginitis, or vaginal inflammation.
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Isadora Baum, SELF, "8 Reasons Your Vulva or Vagina Might Get All Swollen," 30 Nov. 2018 Who wants to run the risk of steam burns, or vaginitis from a reaction to the herbs?
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Emily Wang, Glamour, "Chrissy Teigen Just Shared a Photo of Herself Steaming Her Vagina on Instagram," 19 June 2018 Types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, so this is well worth avoiding.
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Korin Miller, SELF, "9 Habits That Can Get in the Way of Having a Healthy Vagina," 25 May 2018
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vaginitis
nounvag·i·ni·tis | \ ˌvaj-ə-ˈnīt-əs \
\ plural vaginitides\ -ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz \
\Medical Definition of vaginitis
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)
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The first known use of vaginitis was in 1815
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