la·bi·a

(lā′bē-ə)

Plural of labium.

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labia

(ˈleɪbɪə)

(Anatomy) the plural of labium

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la•bi•um

(ˈleɪ bi əm)

n., pl. -bi•a (-bi ə)

1. a lip or liplike structure or part.

2. any of the folds of skin bordering the vulva.

3. the lower petal of a labiate flower.

4. the lower or rearmost unpaired mouthpart of an insect or other arthropod.

[1590–1600; < Latin: lip]

labia

“Lips”: the labia majora and labia minora are respectively the outer and inner lip-like skin folds outside the vagina.

Translations

labia

pl de labium

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Type II: The clitoris and labia minora are partially or totally removed, with or without excision of the labia majora.

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