Uberon definition : The median slit located inferior and posterior to the external urethral orifice in
the female; the exit for menstrual flow and birth and the entrance for the penis during
sexual intercourse; the size and appearance of the vaginal orifice varies inversely
with that of the hymen (G. membrane), a thin fold of mucous membrane that surrounds
the vaginal orifice;
Uberon synonym : vaginal orifice; orifice of vagina; ostium vaginae; vagina opening; opening of vagina;
Uberon related term : introitus of vagina; introitus; vaginal introitus;
The median slit located inferior and posterior to the external urethral orifice in
the female; the exit for menstrual flow and birth and the entrance for the penis during
sexual intercourse; the size and appearance of the vaginal orifice varies inversely
with that of the hymen (G. membrane), a thin fold of mucous membrane that surrounds
the vaginal orifice