What is another word for vaginitis?

Pronunciation: [vˌad͡ʒɪnˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Vaginitis refers to the inflammation of the vagina that can cause a range of symptoms such as itching, burning, and discharge. There are several synonyms for vaginitis that can be used interchangeably depending on the underlying cause and symptoms. Some common synonyms include yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, vulvovaginitis, and candidiasis. Yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina while bacterial vaginosis results from an imbalance of the vaginal bacteria. Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasitic infection, while vulvovaginitis refers to the inflammation of both the vulva and the vagina. Candidiasis is another type of yeast infection that may cause similar symptoms to vaginitis.

Synonyms for Vaginitis:

What are the hypernyms for Vaginitis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    pelvic inflammatory disease, Reproductive Tract Infection, sexually transmitted infection, Reproductive infection, Urogenital infection, gynecological infection.

What are the hyponyms for Vaginitis?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Vaginitis?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Vaginitis

He considers it of great importance, claiming that granular vaginitis has a vital relation to abortion.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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