pachyvaginitis

pachyvaginitis
Obsolete term for chronic vaginitis with thickening and induration of the vaginal walls. [pachy- + vagina + G. -itis, inflammation]
- p. cystica SYN: vaginitis emphysematosa.

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pach·y·vag·i·ni·tis (pak″e-vaj″ĭ-niґtis) [pachy- + vaginitis] chronic vaginitis with thickening of the vaginal walls.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • cystic pachyvaginitis — emphysematous vaginitis …   Medical dictionary

  • Vaginitis — Inflammation of the vagina. The vagina is the muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body. Vaginitis is often caused by a fungus. A woman with this condition may have itching or burning and may notice a discharge.… …   Medical dictionary

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