vaginal

adjective

vag·​i·​nal ˈva-jə-nᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

2

: of or relating to a theca

vaginally

ˈva-jə-nᵊl-ē 

adverb

Examples of vaginal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The former PrettyLittleThing creative director also expressed her gratitude toward the nurse who enabled her to experience a vaginal birth instead of a C-section. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025

In fact, research has found that doula support is associated with a 39% decrease in the likelihood of a C-section, a 15% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth and shorter labors overall. —Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

After birth, the placenta naturally detaches and is expelled after the baby is born during vaginal birth or is removed by doctors during a c-section. —Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025

Hormonal: Pills, patches, shots, and vaginal rings that stop ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. —Laura Young, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin vaginalis, from vagina "sheath, vagina" + Latin -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

vaginal

1 of 2 adjective

va·​gi·​nal

ˈvaj-ən-ᵊl, sometimes və-ˈjī-nᵊl

1

: of, relating to, or resembling a vagina : thecal

a vaginal synovial membrane surrounding a tendon

2

a

: of, relating to, or affecting the genital vagina

vaginal discharge

vaginal infection

b

: occurring through the birth canal

a vaginal delivery

a vaginal birth

vaginally

-ē 

adverb

vaginal

2 of 2 noun

: a vaginal anatomical part (as a muscle)