vaginal

adjective

vag·​i·​nal ˈva-jə-nᵊl How to pronounce vaginal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina
2
: of or relating to a theca
vaginally adverb

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The first batch of approvals includes both systemic and vaginal products. O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026 The range of treatments mentioned earlier (such as supplements or menopausal hormone replacement therapy) may help, in addition to over-the-counter vaginal moisturizers or lubricants. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026 The other half who had a positive test were told and their doctors started them on a regimen of low-dose aspirin, a vaginal suppository of progesterone and weekly check-in calls with a nurse. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026 The neons all look great together, the vaginal shape is awesome, and her makeup is fun. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vaginal

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vaginalis, from vagina "sheath, vagina" + Latin -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of vaginal was in 1653

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“Vaginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaginal. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

vaginal

1 of 2 adjective
va·​gi·​nal
ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl
1
: of, relating to, or resembling a vagina : thecal
a vaginal synovial membrane surrounding a tendon
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
vaginally adverb

vaginal

2 of 2 noun
: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)

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