vulva
IPA/ˈvʌlvə/
KK[vˈʊlvə]IPA/ˈvʌlvə/
vulva — noun
- vulvasingular
- vulvaeplural
1. the outer sex organs of the female body, including the labia and the entrance to
1.名詞B2
釋義
the outer sex organs of the female body, including the labia and the entrance to the vagina
例句
Dr. Okafor showed the student a model of the vulva during the biology lesson.
collocation: a model of the vulva — educational context
Alessia noticed a small red spot on her vulva and made an appointment.
The midwife will check the mother's vulva for any tears after the birth.
Nurse Tariq pointed to the vulva on the poster and answered the students' questions.
Padma is reading a leaflet about common problems that can affect the vulva.
用法筆記
This is the standard medical term for the external female genitals. In casual conversation, some people avoid the word and use expressions like 'down there' or 'private parts' instead.
常見錯誤
❌The doctor examined her vulva with a speculum.' (when describing an internal check).
✅The doctor examined her vagina with a speculum.
💡the vulva is the outer area; the vagina is the internal passage that a speculum enters.