Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vagina
noun
/vəˈdʒaɪ.nə/
Definition
The vagina is a muscular, elastic tube that connects the external genitals to the uterus in females.
Examples
- The vagina is part of the female reproductive system.
- During childbirth, the baby passes through the vagina.
- It is important to maintain vaginal health for overall wellbeing.
Meaning
The vagina serves multiple functions, including being the passageway for menstrual fluid to exit the body, the canal through which a baby is born, and the receptacle for the penis during sexual intercourse.
Synonyms
- Birth canal
- Genital canal
- Female reproductive tract
