Finding
vaginal discharge
vag·i·nal dis·charge [ vaj-uh-nl dis-chahrj ]
Subclass of:
Vaginal Diseases
Definitions related to vaginal discharge:
  • A common gynecologic disorder characterized by an abnormal, nonbloody discharge from the genital tract.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • A disorder characterized by vaginal secretions. Mucus produced by the cervical glands is discharged from the vagina naturally, especially during the childbearing years.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
  • A discharge from the vagina may occur normally or may result from inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) due to an infection. The genital area (vulva)--the area around the opening of the vagina--may also be inflamed.
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.