labia minora

(mi nôr′ə)

the two folds of mucous membrane within the labia majora

Origin: ModL, lit., lesser lips

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plural noun

The two thin inner folds of skin within the vestibule of the vagina enclosed within the cleft of the labia majora; nymphae.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin labia minōra

Origin: : Latin labia

Origin: , pl. of labium, lip

Origin: + Latin minōra

Origin: , neuter pl. of minor, smaller

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