Introitus (Noun)
Meaning
Entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening); "the introitus of the vagina".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The introitus of the vagina is the opening that leads to the vaginal canal.
- During childbirth, the introitus is stretched to accommodate the passage of the baby's head.
- The healthcare provider examined the introitus for any signs of injury or infection.
- The introitus of the urethra is the opening that allows urine to flow out of the body.
- In some medical procedures, the introitus of the rectum is used as a point of access for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.