Bacterial Vaginosis Definition
noun
Vaginal infection resulting from a change in the balance of naturally occurring bacteria, allowing disease-causing bacteria, especially Gardnerella vaginalis, to predominate.
American Heritage
Vaginal infection characterized by a shift from a preponderance of lactobacilli to a preponderance of various anaerobic bacilli in the vagina and by abnormal vaginal discharge.
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