Category: V
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Vaginometer
A device for measuring the length and expansion of the vagina.
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Vaginitis testis
Inflammation of the tunica vaginalis of the testis.
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Vaginismus adhaesiva
Inflammation of the vagina causing adhesions between its walls.
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Vaginapexy
Repair of a relaxed and prolapsed vagina.
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Vaginal vibrator
A device used for erotic stimulation. It is usually applied to the clitoris or intravaginally.
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Vaginal lubricant
A fluid, usually a water-soluble ointment or cream, used to reduce vaginal dryness or sexual friction. As a lubricant, petroleum jelly is of little or no value. Estrogen-containing vaginal creams reduce friction-associated discomfort related to postmenopausal atrophy. A natural and effective lubricant is human saliva.
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Vaginalitis
Inflammation of the tunica vaginalis testis.
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Vaginal birth after previous cesarean
Vaginal childbirth subsequent to cesarean delivery of a previous pregnancy. The risk of uterine rupture is 1% to 2%.
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Vagal maneuver
Any physical action that increases parasympathetic tone and decreases the conduction of the electrical impulses of the heart. Vagal maneuvers may be used as first-line interventions in the evaluation or management of supraventricular tachycardias. Examples include bearing down or straining; massaging the carotid sinus; coughing; gagging; or immersing the face or neck in ice water.…
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Vagabond’s disease
Discoloration of the skin caused by exposure and scratching owing to the presence of lice.