hymenal

Variant of hymen

hymen definition

hy·men (hī′mən)

noun

the thin mucous membrane that closes part or sometimes all of the opening of the vagina; maidenhead

Etymology: Gr hymēn, membrane < IE *syumen-, ligature < base *siw- > sew

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