Examples of vulva in a Sentence
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2023
The vulva refers to the external genitalia, including the labia majora and labia minora, which are the inner and outer lips of the vulva, Dr. Bone explains.
—Women's Health, 26 June 2023
As with the charcoal mask sheet, products from the line are formulated to suit body, face and vulva.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021
It's caused by an abnormal growth of cancerous cells in the vulva.
—Sarah Bradley, Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
The term refers to breakouts of bumps that look like pimples on the outer genitals of the vaginal area, or the vulva.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 6 Mar. 2023
Is sunshine protective against melanoma of the vulva?
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2012
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Word History
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin volva, vulva womb, female genitals; akin to Sanskrit ulva womb and perhaps to Latin volvere to roll — more at wallow entry 1
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Vulva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vulva. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
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