Disease or Syndrome
vaginal disease
vag·i·nal dis·ease [ vaj-uh-nl dih-zeez ]
Subclass of:
Female Genital Diseases
Definitions related to vaginal diseases:
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(vagina disorder) Deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the vagina.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(vaginal disorder) A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the vagina. Representative examples include vaginal infection, vaginal polyp, and vaginal squamous cell carcinoma.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Pathological processes of the VAGINA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Vaginal problems are some of the most common reasons women go to the doctor. They may have symptoms such as: Itching; Burning; Pain; Abnormal bleeding; Discharge. One common problem is vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina. Other problems that affect the vagina include sexually transmitted diseases, vaginal cancer, and vulvar cancer. Treatment of vaginal problems depends on the cause.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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