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hymen Definition


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hymen
noun
    1. anatomy.
      A thin membrane that covers the opening of the vagina, and may be broken the first time a woman has sexual intercourse, but is usually at least partially ruptured before puberty.
Derivative: hymenal
adj
    Etymology: 17c: Greek.



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