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Genitalia, Female

Medical Definition:	The female reproductive organs. The external organs include the VULVA, BARTHOLIN'S GLANDS, and CLITORIS. The internal organs include the VAGINA, UTERUS, OVARY, and FALLOPIAN TUBES.
Guide Notes:	GEN: prefer specifics; /surg: consider also GYNECOLOGIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; dis = GENITAL DISEASES, FEMALE
Also Called:	Accessory Sex Organs, Female,Genital Effects, Female

Genitalia, Female Categories.

	Adnexa Uteri - Appendages of the UTERUS which include the FALLOPIAN TUBES, the OVARY, and the supporting ligaments of the uterus (BROAD LIGAMENT; ROUND LIGAMENT).
	Uterus - The hollow thick-walled muscular organ in the female PELVIS. It consists of the fundus (the body) which is the site of EMBRYO IMPLANTATION and FETAL DEVELOPMENT. Beyond the isthmus at the perineal end of fundus, is CERVIX UTERI (the neck) opening into VAGINA. Beyond the isthmi at the upper abdominal end of fundus, are the FALLOPIAN TUBES.
	Vagina - The genital canal in the female, extending from the uterus to the vulva. (Stedman, 25th ed)
	Vulva

Genitalia, Female Medical Definitions and Terms

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