vagino-, vagin-

Relating to a hernia bulging into the vagina: A condition of vaginocele can be caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor and the supporting structure in the pelvic area.

Pertaining to something that relates to the vagina and the skin: A vaginocutaneous fistula is an unusual and odd tunnel-like passage that grows between the vaginal canal and the outside of the skin.

Vaginal pain: A yeast infection can be extremely irritating, and so Jenny went to her gynaecologist's office and was told that she had a case of vaginodynia which could easily be treated.

A radiogram of the vagina: In order for Dr. Smart to produce a vaginogram for Judy, she first had to have a contrast medium given to her.

The radiography (X-ray) of the vagina using a contrast agent: The simple, safe, and effective method of vaginography provides a way to examine vaginal fistulas.

Pertaining to the vagina and the labia: Vaginolabial folds, structures, and regions involve both the vaginal canal vestibule and the labia

A medical device that measures the vagina: In her medical book, Mildred read about a vaginometer that could assess the diameter, length, and the extent of expansion of the vagina.

A fungus infection of the vagina; vaginal candidiasis; yeast infection: In medical school, Grace learned about the condition of vaginomycosis whose symptoms were itching, abnormal discharge, irritation, and a burning feeling.

Any diseased condition of the vagina: Some vaginal infections, or vaginopathies, can cause itchiness, soreness, and an uncommon vaginal discharge.

Vaginopathy can be brought about by parasites, viruses, or fungi growth. These growths can be triggered by the intake of antibiotics, by the use of tampons or by douching.

Relating to or involving the vagina and perineum: Following a tumor operation, a vaginoperineal reconstruction was performed on Jenifer's body involving a tissue or skin graft.

Incision of the posterior aspect of the vagina and adjacent portion of the perineum: A vaginoperineotomy was performed on Lynn while she was in labor in order to facilitate childbirth by enlarging the birthing opening and to avoid rips or tears.

A medical operation to to lift and fix the vagina: A few years after a hysterectomy was performed, Mary had to undergo another operation called vaginopexy to restore the pelvic floor involving a descended or prolapsed vagina.

A medical operation to restore the vaginal canal and the mucous membrane: A vaginoplasty can be performed in gender-affirming surgery which is part of a transition for trans women.

An endoscope that is used in vaginoscopy: A vaginoscope is a vaginal speculum with an instrument for opening or distending a body orifice or cavity to permit visual medical inspection.

A veterinary or medical procedure involving the inspection of the vaginal canal and cervix: Joleen learned that a vaginoscopy was a medical examination of the vagina, usually by means of an endoscope instead of a traditional endoscope.