vaginitis

noun

vag·​i·​ni·​tis ˌva-jə-ˈnī-təs 

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

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Recent Examples on the Web

However, doing so comes with potential risks: Noninfectious vaginitis can occur if a tampon is left in for too long, per Mayo Clinic. —Maggie O'neill, SELF, 16 June 2022

This is another cause of vaginitis (which, remember, is vaginal inflammation that can include swelling). —Isadora Baum, SELF, 5 Aug. 2020

There are several types of vaginitis with various causes, including a few other things on this list. —Isadora Baum, SELF, 5 Aug. 2020

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. —Essence, 9 Aug. 2019

This is one of the causes of vaginitis, or vaginal inflammation. —Isadora Baum, SELF, 30 Nov. 2018

Who wants to run the risk of steam burns, or vaginitis from a reaction to the herbs? —Emily Wang, Glamour, 19 June 2018

Types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, so this is well worth avoiding. —Korin Miller, SELF, 25 May 2018

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Word History

Etymology

vagina + -itis, after French vaginite

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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)