Labia definitions

lā'bē-ə
The definition of labia are the inner and outer liplike folds of the vulva located on the sides of the vagina.

The outer liplike folds of the vulva on either side of the vagina are an example of labia.

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The folds of tissue at the opening of the vulva.
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Origin of labia

From Medieval Latin labialis, from Latin labium (“lip”).

Sentence Examples

  • favus distillans labia tus, mel et lac sub lingua tua.

  • Human papillomavirus (HPV): The warty growths of HPV can appear on the external or internal reproductive organs of males and females but are commonly found on the labia minora and the opening to the vagina in females and the penis in males.

  • The glands of Bartholin are two oval bodies about half an inch long, lying on each side of the vagina close to its opening; they represent Cowper's glands in the male, and their ducts open by minute orifices between the hymen and the labia minora.

  • The labia minora are two folds of skin containing no fat, which are usually hidden by the labia majora and above enclose the clitoris, they are of a pinkish colour and look like mucous membrane.

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