fourchette
/fʊəˈʃɛt
/noun Anatomy
A thin fold of skin at the back of the vulva.Low lesions are often associated with fistulas to the perineum or posterior vaginal fourchette....
- Ecchymoses and minor lacerations at peri-introital and posterior fourchette may also recur after coitus or during a speculum examination.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from French, diminutive of fourche 'fork'.
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