Definition of vaginitis
: inflammation of the vagina or of a sheath (such as a tendon sheath)
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Types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, so this is well worth avoiding.
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Origin and Etymology of vaginitis
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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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