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Vulva

By Lisa Fayed, About.com

Updated: September 14, 2007

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Definition: the external glands and organs of the female genitalia. The vulva includes the labia majora, labia minora, the entrance to the vagina, and the clitoris.

Other variations of vulva include vulvar and vulval.
Pronunciation: vuhl-vah
Examples: It is recommended that women perform regular exams of their vulva. These exams are called vulvar self exams.
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