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vagina

vagina

noun vah-JEE-nah Rare

Origin: From Latin vagina, 'sheath, scabbard'.

Usage Note

Vagina is the standard anatomical term, used in medical and educational contexts. The Latin origin (meaning 'sheath') reflects how Romans named the structure. It is the correct clinical term; colloquial Italian uses various informal words in casual speech, but vagina is always appropriate in medical settings.

Examples

"L'anatomia include lo studio della vagina."

Natural Translation

Anatomy includes the study of the vagina.

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