vaginosis

noun vag·i·no·sis \ˌva-jə-ˈnō-səs\

plural vag·i·no·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of VAGINOSIS

: a disease or infection of the vagina; specifically : bacterial vaginosis

New Latin

First Known Use: 1984

Medical Dictionary

noun vag·i·no·sis \ˌvaj-ə-ˈnō-səs\

plural vag·i·no·ses \-ˌsēz\

: an abnormal or diseased condition of the vagina; specifically : bacterial vaginosis

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