vulva

(noun)

the external female sexual organs, collectively

Related Terms

  • ovary
  • vagina
  • uterus
  • clitoris

Examples of vulva in the following topics:

  • Female Reproductive Anatomy

    • Among the external structures are the vulva, which consists of the mons pubis, clitoris, labia majora, labia minora, and the vestibular glands.
    • The vulva is an area associated with the vestibule that includes the structures found in the inguinal (groin) area of women.
    • The labia majora are a pair of elongated folds of tissue that run posterior from the mons pubis and enclose the other components of the vulva.
    • Several structures are on the outside of the body, such as the labia, vulva, and clitoris, while others, such as the ovaries and uterus, are internal.
  • Phylum Nematoda

    • The uterus has an external opening known as the vulva.
    • The embryo is released from the vulva during the gastrulation stage.
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