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vulvar

American  
[vuhlv-er] / ˈvʌlv ər /

adjective

  1. Anatomy. relating to or affecting the vulva.


Other Word Forms

  • nonvulvar adjective
  • prevulvar adjective

Example Sentences

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According to the CDC, the virus causes more than 90% of anal and cervical cancers and about 70% of vaginal and vulvar cancers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2023

“Maybe you don’t have access to internet at home and you might not be able to Google and get onto these blogs where they’re talking about ‘go to a vulvar specialist.’

From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2022

So I'd basically been running a clinic for vaginal and vulvar problems specifically, problems other gynecologists can't fix, since 1995.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2019

For decades, the complexity of cervical, ovarian, endometrial and vulvar cancers stymied researchers; however, several advances have begun to extend women’s lives.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2017

The vulvar pads used during the lying-in are the antiseptic absorbent pads which can be obtained at any place where surgical dressings are sold; they are made of absorbent cotton, covered with cheesecloth, and sterilized.

From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Galbraith, Anna M. (Anna Mary)