Vaginal hypoplasia
Vaginal hypoplasia is a medical condition characterized by the underdevelopment or incomplete development of the vagina. The term is derived from the Greek words hypo meaning "under" and plasis meaning "formation".
Pronunciation
Vaginal hypoplasia is pronounced as vuh-JI-nuhl hahy-puh-PLAY-zhuh.
Etymology
The term "vaginal" is derived from the Latin word vagina, which means "sheath" or "scabbard". The term "hypoplasia" is derived from the Greek words hypo meaning "under" and plasis meaning "formation".
Related Terms
- Hypoplasia: A condition characterized by the underdevelopment or incomplete development of an organ or tissue.
- Vagina: The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the woman's body.
- Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome: A disorder that affects the reproductive system and can result in vaginal hypoplasia.
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS): A condition that affects sexual development and can lead to vaginal hypoplasia.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vaginal hypoplasia
- Wikipedia's article - Vaginal hypoplasia
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