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v vulva
The external genitalia of the female, composed of the mons pubis, the labia majora and minora, the clitoris, the vestibule of the vagina and its glands, and the opening of the urethra an
v Voyeurs
Individuals who achieve sexual arousal by observing unsuspecting and non-consenting persons who are undressing or unclothed, and/or engaged in sexual activity. []
Excision of a segment of the vas deferens, performed in association with prostatectomy or to produce sterility. Syn: deferentectomy [vas- + G. ektom?, excision]
A condition manifested by abnormal dilation of the veins of the spermatic cord, caused by incompetent valves in the internal spermatic vein and resulting in impaired drainage of blood in
Painful spasm of the vagina preventing intercourse. Syn: vaginism, vulvismus [vagina + L. -ismus, action, condition] WebMD Medical Refe
v uterus
The hollow muscular organ in which the ootid is developed into the embryo and fetus; it is about 7.5-cm long in a nonpregnant woman; consists of a main portion (body) with an elongated l
v urethra
The canal leading from the bladder, discharging the urine externally. [G. our?thra] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Diction
A method of permanent female birth control in which the fallopian tubes are closed by tying, banding, clipping, or sealing with electric current. []
A person who practices transvestism. WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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Individuals who are committed to altering his or her physical appearance -- through cosmetics, hormones and, in some cases, surgery -- to resemble the opposite sex. []
One who appears as, wishes to become, or has undergone surgery to become a member of the opposite sex. [] WebMD Definition
The most potent naturally occurring androgen, formed in greatest quantities by the interstitial cells of the testes, and possibly secreted also in small amounts by the ovary and adrenal
v testes
Plural of testis. [L.] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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v syphilis
An acute and chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum and transmitted by direct contact, usually through sexual intercourse. After an incubation period of 12
Syn: spermatocide WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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v sperm
The male gamete or sex cell that contains the genetic information to be transmitted by the male, exhibits autokinesia, and is able to effect zygosis with an oocyte. The human sperm is co
v sodomy
A term denoting a number of sexual practices variously proscribed by law, especially bestiality, oral-genital contact, and anal intercourse. Syn: buggery [see sodomis
v smegma
A foul-smelling, pasty accumulation of desquamated epidermal cells and sebum that collects in moist areas of the genitalia, especially in uncircumcised males. [G. unguent]
v shaft
Syn: diaphysis [A.S. sceaft] WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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The sum of a person's sexual behaviors and tendencies, and the strength of such tendencies. One's degree of sexual attractiveness. The quality of ha
The sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually stimulating activities, including intercourse and masturbation
A disorder characterized by fear or dislike and avoidance of sexual activity. [] WebMD Definition
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The behavior of a person who has an unusually intense sex drive or obsession with sex. [] WebMD Definition
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Syn: semen (1) WebMD Medical Reference from "Stedman's Medical Dictionary"
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v semen
The penile ejaculate; a thick, yellowish-white, viscid fluid containing sperms; a mixture produced by secretions of the testes, seminal glands, prostate, and bulbourethral glands. Syn:
