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hymen

noun hy·men \ˈhī-mən\

: a fold of tissue that partly covers the opening of the vagina

Full Definition of HYMEN

: a fold of mucous membrane partly closing the orifice of the vagina

— hy·men·al \-mə-n^əl\ adjective

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Origin of HYMEN

Late Latin, from Greek hymēn membrane

First Known Use: 1543

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with HYMEN

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Hymen

noun

Definition of HYMEN

: the Greek god of marriage

Origin of HYMEN

Latin, from Greek Hymēn

First Known Use: 1567

Other Mythology and Folklore Terms

elysian, fay, muse, nimbus, phoenix

Rhymes with HYMEN

Cimon, hymen, limen

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hymen

noun hy·men \ˈhī-mən\

Medical Definition of HYMEN

: a fold of mucous membrane partly or wholly closing the orifice of the vagina

—hy·men·al \-mən-^əl\ adjective

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