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Definition of Hymen

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the god of marriage.

2. Noun. A fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin.

Definition of Hymen

1. n. A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane.

2. n. A fabulous deity; according to some, the son of Apollo and Urania, according to others, of Bacchus and Venus. He was the god of marriage, and presided over nuptial solemnities.

Definition of Hymen

1. a vaginal membrane [n -S] : HYMENAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Hymen

1. 1. A fabulous deity; according to some, the son of Apollo and Urania, according to others, of Bacchus and Venus. He was the god of marriage, and presided over nuptial solemnities. "Till Hymen brought his love-delighted hour, There dwelt no joy in Eden's rosy bower." (Campbell) 2. Marriage; union as if by marriage. "Hymen of element and race." (Emerson) Origin: L, fr. Gr. A fold of muscous membrane often found at the orifice of the vagina; the vaginal membrane. Origin: Gr. Skin, membrane. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hymen

Hylophylax naevioides hylotheism hylozoic hylozoism hylozoism hylozoisms hylozoist hylozoistic hylozoists HYL kinase

Hyman George Rickover Hyman Rickover hymar hymecromone hymen (current term) hymen (current term) Hymenaea Hymenaea courbaril hymenal hymenal

hymenal caruncula Hymenanthera hymeneal hymeneally hymeneals hymenean hymenectomy hymenia hymenial hymenitis

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