Definition

A condition that affects the vagina, often causing symptoms like unusual discharge or odor.

Example

She was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis after experiencing discomfort.

Conversation

Have you heard about vaginosis?

Yeah, I read something about it recently; it sounds uncomfortable.

It really is, and it can happen to anyone, too.

I hope people talk more about it, so others can be aware.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Vaginosis** → It is formed from "vagina" (from Latin *vagina*, meaning sheath or scabbard) and "-osis" (from Greek *-osis*, meaning condition or process). The term refers to a condition related to the vagina.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vagina' as a sheath and '-osis' indicating a condition, so vaginosis describes a condition related to the sheath.

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