vaginal
adjective
vag·i·nal
ˈva-jə-nᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
2
: of or relating to a theca
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While it was generally expected to be removed from at least vaginal estrogen, the label was removed from all hormone therapy treatments.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Dec. 2025
Venita is talking to Molly and Rodrigo about Salley at Craig’s Memorial Day and Shep Rose Speedo Humiliation Party, and Molly mentions that Salley was talking about Molly’s vaginal reconstruction.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
According to a new report released by the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) on Thursday, Sept. 18, 45% of births over the past year were by C-section — including both elective and emergency procedures — while 44% were vaginal births.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The data collected from each hospital ranged from the birth rates of C-sections and vaginal births after the mother previously had a C-section birth, to birthing-friendly practices and severe unexpected newborn complication rates.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Dec. 2025
Venita is talking to Molly and Rodrigo about Salley at Craig’s Memorial Day and Shep Rose Speedo Humiliation Party, and Molly mentions that Salley was talking about Molly’s vaginal reconstruction.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
According to a new report released by the U.K.'s National Health Service (NHS) on Thursday, Sept. 18, 45% of births over the past year were by C-section — including both elective and emergency procedures — while 44% were vaginal births.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The data collected from each hospital ranged from the birth rates of C-sections and vaginal births after the mother previously had a C-section birth, to birthing-friendly practices and severe unexpected newborn complication rates.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vaginal
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“Vaginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaginal. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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vaginal
1 of 2 adjective
va·gi·nal
ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl
1
2
a
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
vaginal discharge
vaginal infection
b
: occurring through the birth canal
a vaginal delivery
a vaginal birth
vaginal
2 of 2 noun
: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)
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