Definition of vulvovaginitis in US English:
vulvovaginitis
nounˌvəlvōˌvajəˈnīdəsˌvəlvoʊˌvædʒəˈnaɪdəsˌvəlvoʊˌvædʒəˈnaɪdəs
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina.
Example sentencesExamples
- They studied the accuracy of self-diagnosis of vulvovaginitis in women who purchased nonprescription medications for this condition.
- Older girls and women may develop Candida vulvovaginitis, an infection of the vagina and the area around the vaginal opening.
- The widespread practice of imidazole prophylaxis in recurrent vulvovaginitis is not supported by evidence and should be questioned.
- Of 124 women seen, 40% had atrophic vulvovaginitis and 23% had thrush.
- Unnecessary or inappropriate use of OTC antifungal agents can delay correct diagnosis and treatment of vulvovaginitis resulting from other causes.
Definition of vulvovaginitis in US English:
vulvovaginitis
nounˌvəlvōˌvajəˈnīdəsˌvəlvoʊˌvædʒəˈnaɪdəs
Inflammation of the vulva and vagina.
Example sentencesExamples
- They studied the accuracy of self-diagnosis of vulvovaginitis in women who purchased nonprescription medications for this condition.
- The widespread practice of imidazole prophylaxis in recurrent vulvovaginitis is not supported by evidence and should be questioned.
- Of 124 women seen, 40% had atrophic vulvovaginitis and 23% had thrush.
- Older girls and women may develop Candida vulvovaginitis, an infection of the vagina and the area around the vaginal opening.
- Unnecessary or inappropriate use of OTC antifungal agents can delay correct diagnosis and treatment of vulvovaginitis resulting from other causes.