Vagina (Noun)
Meaning
The lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus; "the vagina receives the penis during coitus"; "the vagina is elastic enough to allow the passage of a fetus".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vagina is a muscular and tubular part of the female genital tract, which extends from the vulva to the cervix.
- During childbirth, the vagina expands to allow the passage of the baby's head and body.
- The vagina receives the penis during sexual intercourse and serves as the birth canal during delivery.
- A healthy vagina contains a balance of bacteria that helps to protect against infection and maintain its natural pH.
- The walls of the vagina are lined with mucous membranes that secrete fluids to lubricate and moisturize the area.