The basal expansion of certain leaves, which inwraps the stem; a sheath.
the canal that forms the passageway from the uterus to the outside of the body. The birth canal.
The female genital passage that leads from the uterus to the opening between the labia.
L. = a sheath, a scabbard (L. gladius = sword was a common Roman term for penis); cf. evagination, invagination.
The part of a femaleâ€(tm)s genital tract that extends from the vulva to the cervix. It is a muscular, tube-shaped hollow organ with an average length of about 8 – 12 cm when relaxed, and can stretch considerably during sexual intercourse and childbirth.
(vaw-JI-naw) A tubular, muscular organ of the female reproductive system extending between the vulva and the uterus.
The copulatory portion of the female's reproductive tract. The vestibule portion of the vagina also serves for passage of urine. The vagina also serves as a canal through which young pass when born.
The sheath-like female genital organ that leads from the uterus to the external opening.
the passage leading from the vulva to the uterus in women.
The tube-shaped muscular organ in the female, extending from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus, which is penetrated during intercourse and through which a baby passes during birth.
A muscular, highly expandable, tubular cavity leading from the vestibule to the uterus.
a muscular, tubular organ that leads from the uterus to the vestibule, situated between the urinary bladder and the rectum of the female
the passage extending from the uterus to the outside. The vagina is very rich in estrogen and progesterone receptors. It takes very low levels of estrogen, such as are found after the menopause in normal weight women, to maintain elasticity and moisture.
The passage that connects a woman's outer sex organs with the cervix and uterus.
The passage between a woman's outside private parts and her womb. The place where the penis goes during sex.
(vuh jine´ uh) [L.: sheath] • In female mammals, the passage leading from the external genital orifice to the uterus; receives the copulatory organ of the male in mating.
The spongy tunnel that connects the uterus and cervix with the outside of your body. Your vaginal opening is between the folds of your labia.
The part of the female genitalia that forms a canal from the orifice to the uterine cervix. It is located behind the bladder and in front of the rectum.
part of the female genitals. The vagina connects a woman's uterus to the outside of her body (see Female Anatomy). When a girl or woman becomes sexually aroused the vagina becomes wet or lubricated. The skin inside the vagina is very soft and elastic so that if something goes into the vagina such as a tampon, a finger, or a man's penis during sexual intercourse, the soft folds of skin stretch to let it in. In childbirth the vagina has to stretch a lot to allow the baby out of the mother's body.
The narrow passage that leads from the vulva to the cervix. The vagina's elastic tissue, muscle, and skin have enormous ability to stretch so as to accommodate the penis during the sex act and the passage of a baby during childbirth.
a muscular organ in female mammals leading from the cervix to the exterior.
Sleevelike connection between vulva and cervix.
curved, very elastic canal, 4-6 inches long, from the uterus to the vulva.
(L. vagina: sheath) n. A sheath, as the sheathing petiole in grasses.
Part of the female genitalia, the canal extending from the vulva to the cervix uteri. image
A tube-shaped muscular organ in the female into which the penis is inserted during intercourse, blood passes through during menstruation and baby passes through during birth.
female pig's organ of copulation; common pouch for voiding urine or receiving sperm during copulation
The primary sex organ of the female, which is the passage leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus.
the canal extending from the uterus through which sperm is deposited during intercourse.
The tube-shaped passageway that leads from the uterus to the outside of the body.
The tube that forms the passage between the cervix/uterus and the vulva. It receives the penis during sexual intercourse and serves as the delivery passage for birth and for menstrual flow.
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"
Latin = sheath; hence, invagination is the acquisition of a sheath by pushing inwards into a membrane, and evagination is similar but produced by pushing outwards.
A muscular tube lined with mucous membrane, it connects the cervix to the vaginal opening.
The female organ for the discharge of menstrual flow, for copulation, and the passageway through which the fetus is delivered. It is a muscular canal lined with mucous membranes that extends from the outside of the body (between the vulva and anus) to the cervix of the uterus.
A thin-walled tube about three to four inches long that lies between the bladder and rectum and extends outward from the cervix (the lip of the uterus) to the outside of the body.
(Vuh-JEYE-nuh) - this is the passageway into and out of the female reproductive organs.
Elastic canal extending from the uterine cervix to the outside. Vaginal walls usually touch but can greatly expand, such as during childbirth.
The lower part of the female reproductive tract. The female organ of sexual intercourse where sperm are deposited.
The canal leading from the vulva to the uterus in females. The vagina has great elasticity, allowing a penis to be inserted for reproduction and giving birth to a baby. During sexual excitement, a fluid is secreted by the walls of vagina that act as a lubricant during intercourse. During menstruation, the blood is released through the vagina.
leevelike connection between vulva and cervix
the "birth canal" leading from the vulva to the cervix. "Vaginitis" refers to inflammation of the vagina.
The canal leading from the cervix to the outside of the woman's body.
Tube-like opening leading from the uterus to the outside of the body.
The vagina or the "birth canal" is the passageway through which the fluid passes out of the body during periods and through which a woman gives birth.
A muscular "canal" that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body. Its opening is located between the urethra (where urine exits the body) and the anus. Also called the birth canal.
A female reproductive organ; also called the birth canal
Passage leading out from uterus. Birth canal.
The passage or canal leading from the uterus to the vulva.
The lower part of the female reproductive tract that connects the cervix to the outside
Muscular opening in a woman extending from the vulva to the cervix of the uterus.
The muscular canal which connects the cervix to the external surface of the body.
A passageway surrounded by muscles leading from the uterus to the outside of the body.
muscular tube between uterus and vestibule.
Part of the female reproductive system between the uterus and the outside opening; the birth canal in mammals; also accommodates the male's penis and receives sperm during copulation. valence shell The outermost energy shell of an atom, containing the valence electrons involved in the chemical reactions of that atom. Van der Waals interactions Weak attractions between molecules or parts of molecules that are brought about by localized charge fluctuations. vaporization vapor, steam] The change from a liquid to a gas; evaporation.
the passageway through which fluid passes out of the body during menstrual periods. The vagina connects the cervix (the opening of the womb, or uterus) and the vulva (the external genitalia).
The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is usually six to seven inches in length, and its walls are lined with mucus membrane . It includes two vaultlike structures, the anterior (front) vaginal fornix and the posterior (rear) vaginal fornix . The cervix protrudes slightly into the vagina, and it is through a tiny hole in the cervix (the os) that sperm make their way toward the internal reproductive organs. The vagina also includes numerous tiny glands that make vaginal secretions. See the entire definition of Vagina
The tubular organ that is the site of sperm deposition and also serves as the birth canal. PICTURE
the passage from the uterus to the outside of the body, part of the female reproductive system; the "birth canal".
The female organ of copulation. The vagina is an internal organ which cannot be seen on the outside. A female's visible private parts should be called the vulva.
The elastic, muscular passageway leading from the cervix to the outside of a woman's body
The canal that leads from the outside world to the cervix (also called the birth canal).
The birth canal in the female that connects the external and internal sex organs. close window
the muscular passage connecting the uterus with the outside genitals; a component of the female reproductive system
Front passage or birth canal. The tube that leads from a woman's cervix to the outside (vulva).
The canal leading from the cervix to the outsideof a woman's body.
The vagina is a 3- to 4-inch tube. Its upper part ends at the cervix and the lower part opens to the outside onto the vulva, the external female genitals.
Sometimes called the birth canal. The vagina is a muscular passage that leads down from the cervix, (the lower part of the uterus) to the outside of a female’s body. During menstruation, menstrual blood flows from the uterus through the cervix and out of the body through the vagina.
Orifice of female sex organs
The canal that goes from the uterus to the outside of the body. It is also called the birth canal.
the passage from the neck of the womb to the external opening in the vulva. Also known as 'pussy', 'fanny'.
Also known as the birth canal. The vagina is a collapsible tube of smooth muscle with its opening located between the urethral orifice and the anal sphincter of women.
organ that serves as the birth canal and organ of sexual intercourse in females
The genital canal in the female, leading from the opening of the vulva to the cervix of the uterus.
A collapsible tube 7-8 cm long, composed of smooth muscle. The vagina constitutes an essential part of the reproductive tract because of the following: 1. Receives the seminal fluid from the male. 2. Serves as the lower part of the birth canal.
the female organ of intercourse; also, the canal through which an infant passes at birth. See pages 21, 23-24.
The tube leading from the cervix (neck of the womb) to the outside of a woman's body. It may also be called the front passage, or birth canal.
The birth canal opening in the woman extending from the vulva to the cervix of the uterus.
Canal or passage which connects the uterus to the outside of the body. The vaginal opening is directly beneath the opening of the urethra.
A smooth muscle, tube like passageway located between the urethral opening and anus of women. Also known as the birth canal.
Also referred to as cunt or yoni. The inner canal that has the potential to expand and contract during penetrative sex and childbirth.
The section of the oviduct next to the uterus in which the cuticle is deposited on the shell and the eggs are turned completely around on its long axis so that the large end is laid first.
The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. Its walls are lined with mucus membranes and tiny glands that make vaginal secretions.
A tubular passageway in the female connecting the external sex organs with the cervix and uterus.
The genital canal of the mare, extending from the cervix of the uterus outward to the vulva.
a muscular passageway lined with mucus membranes that connects the cervix to the vulva
a female reproductive organ. It is the canal leading to the uterus.
The final section of the oviduct connected to the cloaca. The cuticle or "bloom" on an egg is added here before lay.
The tube-shaped muscular organ in the female into which the penis is inserted during intercourse and through which a baby passes during birth.
the female genital organ which is involved in childbirth and sexual intercourse, also known as the birth canal.
The muscular canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body.
the genital canal in the female, extending from the uterus to the vulva.
The canal that joins the cervix, or lower part of the uterus, to the outside of the body.
The tube in a woman's body that runs beside the urethra and connects the uterus to the outside of the body through which blood and tissue pass out of the body during menstrual periods, which receives the penis during intercourse, and through which a baby passes during birth.
The canal leading from the vulva to the uterus in females. The vagina has great elasticity, allowing for the insertion of a penis for reproduction. During sexual excitement, a fluid is secreted by the walls of vagina that act as a lubricant during intercourse. During menstruation the blood is released through the vagina. The vagina is also the birth canal through which the child is delivered.
Part of the female reproductive tract; female genitals; a lubricated muscular tube connecting the cervix of the uterus to the vulva. It receives the penis during copulation and expands to expel the fetus during birth. For more information, click here.
A thin-walled chamber that forms the birth canal and is the repository for sperm during copulation.
Lower part of the birth canal, receives semen from the penis, allows menstrual flow to exit. Connects the cervix and the vulva.
The portion of the female reproductive system that connects the external sex organs (vulva) with the internal (cervix and uterus).
also called the birth canal, a "potential" space about three to five inches long. The vagina is the entrance to the reproductive system, and where menstrual fluid moves out of the body. It is a flat passageway between the uterus and the outside of your body. The vagina can stretch to hold a tampon in place or stretch to allow the birth of a baby.
A canal in females from the external genitalia (vulva) to the cervix of the uterus.
The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the opening at the vulva. Sperm are deposited in the vagina during intercourse. It is also through this canal, that the baby is delivered (birth canal).
That portion of the female reproductive tract extending from the cervix to the vulva. See illustration, page 43.
The muscular passageway that leads from the uterus to the vulva. The birth canal, the passageway for menstrual flow to leave the body, and the area that receives the penis during sexual intercourse.
The canal leading from the uterus to the the female opening of the vulva. The vagina is muscular and expands to allow the through passage of the baby at birth.
Female organ that receives a man's penis. Also known as the birth canal because this is where the baby emmerges during birth.
Also called the birth canal, the part of the female reproductive system which connects the cervix to the outside of the animal.
The tube in a woman's body that runs beside the urethra and connects the uterus (womb)to the outside of the body. Sometimes called the birth canal. Sexual intercourse, the outflow of blood during menstruation and the birth of a baby all take place through the vagina.
A woman's genital canal that leads from the uterus to the vulva. This is where babies come out and where menstrual blood leaves the body.
The birth canal. It is approximately 4-6 inches long and extends from the uterus to the vulva or opening of the vagina.
(birth canal) area or passage from the vulva to the cervix.
External portion of female reproductive organs.
the elastic canal through which menstrual flow passes down from the uterus and through which sperm migrate upward.
part of the female reproductive system. The vagina is a muscular passage that connects the cervix with the external genitals.
a canal of smooth muscle in the female pelvic floor that is normally located between the bladder and rectum. The outer opening of the vagina is located between the urethra and anus and called introitus. Vagina functions as the birth canal. It is a smooth muscle canal for sexual intercourse as well.
a passageway extending from the uterus to the outside of the body that functions as a female sexual organ and the birth canal.
A woman's internal sex organ; the canal into which the penis is inserted during sexual intercourse and out of which babies are delivered.
The tube that joins the cervix (the lower part of uterus, or womb) to the outside of the body. It is also known as the birth canal.
The hollow, muscular organ below the uterus that receives the male penis during sexual intercourse. Also called the birth canal.
The muscular canal between the uterus and the outside of the body.
The canal-like part of a woman's reproductive system that leads from the outside of the body to the other internal reproductive organs. It is entered by the penis during intercourse or by a dildo during masturbation. Sometimes the term "vagina" is used to refer to a woman's entire genital area.
Tube-like organ that is part of the female reproductive system, it connects the uterus to the outside of the body. Also referred to as the birth canal.
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ORIFACE OF FEMALE SEX ORGANS
The passage leading from the uterus to the outside of the female body.
The passage (birth canal) connecting the female external genitalia with the uterus.
The female organ of sexual intercourse; the birth canal.
A channel of moist tissue between the vulva and the mouth of the uterus.
In nematodes: A canal, lined with cuticle, that connects the uterus or uteri with the female gonospore. ( 14)
The internal female genitalia where sperm are deposited. Also called the vaginal canal during birth.
The muscular canal in women between the vulva and the uterus. It serves as the entry for spermatozoa and as the birth canal.
a woman's organ of copulation and the exit path-way for the fetus at birth
the part of the female genitals, behind the bladder and in front of the rectum, that forms a canal extending from the uterus to the vulva.
The vagina, (from Latin, literally "sheath" or "scabbard" ) is the tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the body in female placental mammals and marsupials, or to the cloaca in female birds, monotremes, and some reptiles. Female insects and other invertebrates also have a vagina, which is the terminal part of the oviduct. The Latinate plural (rarely used in English) is vaginae.