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hymenal

/ˈhaɪ.mə.nəl/

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adjective

/ˈhaɪ.mə.nəl/formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к гимену (девственной плеве); редко используется в современном английском языке за пределами специфических анатомических или исторических контекстов.

An obsolete adjective relating to the hymen; rarely used in modern English outside of specific anatomical or historical contexts.

  1. Relating to the hymenC1formalmedical

    Pertaining to the thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening in some females.

    ruОтносящийся к девственной плеве

    • The hymenal tissue may have various shapes and sizes.
    • Hymenal defects can be detected during a gynecological examination.
    • The doctor explained the normal variations of hymenal anatomy.
    • In some cultures, the presence of an intact hymenal membrane is given social significance.