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hymen

/ˈhaɪ.mən/

Traduction: Fine membrane partiellement fermant l'entrée du vagin, souvent associée à la virginité.

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noun

/ˈhaɪ.mən/C2formal
  • frFine membrane partiellement fermant l'entrée du vagin, souvent associée à la virginité.

A fold of tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening, often associated with virginity.

  1. Membranous tissueC1formalmedical

    A thin fold of mucous membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening in some individuals.

    frhymen

    • The hymen can be torn or stretched during physical activity.
    • Medical professionals explain that the hymen varies greatly in shape and size.
    • The presence or absence of a hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity.

    Synonymesmaidenhead

Formes
  • hymens plural form
  • hymens' possessive plural form
  • hymen's possessive singular form