rectovaginal

English

Etymology

recto- +‎ vaginal

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪnəl
• Rhymes: -ædʒɪnəl

Adjective

rectovaginal (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the rectum and the vagina, as (usually, more specifically) a fistula between the two.

Usage notes

Do not confuse rectovaginal ("between the rectum and vagina") with retrovaginal ("behind the vagina"); see rectorectal § Usage notes for more information.

Derived terms

• rectovaginal fistula
• rectovaginal septum
• rectovaginal stenosis
• rectovaginal tear
• rectovaginouterine

Anagrams

• vaginorectal