Definition of Labium

1. Noun. A liplike structure that bounds a bodily orifice (especially any of the four labiate folds of a woman's vulva).

Generic synonyms: External Body Part
Group relationships: Vulva
Specialized synonyms: Labia Majora, Labia Minora

Definition of Labium

1. n. A lip, or liplike organ.

Definition of Labium

1. a fold of the vulva [n -BIA]

Medical Definition of Labium

1. Origin: L. 1. A lip, or liplike organ. 2. The lip of an organ pipe. 3. The folds of integument at the opening of the vulva. 4. The organ of insects which covers the mouth beneath, and serves as an under lip. It consists of the second pair of maxillae, usually closely united in the middle line, but bearing a pair of palpi in most insects. It often consists of a thin anterior part (ligula or palpiger) and a firmer posterior plate (mentum). Inner margin of the aperture of a shell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Labium

labionasal
labiopalatine
labioplacement
labioplasty
labioscrotal folds
labioscrotal swellings
labiose
labiovelar
labiovelars
labioversion
labipalpus
labis
labises
labitome
labium (current term)
labium (current term)
labium anterius ostii uteri
labium externum cristae iliacae
labium inferius oris
labium internum cristae iliacae
labium laterale lineae asperae
labium limbi tympanicum laminae spiralis
labium limbi vestibulare laminae spiralis
labium majus
labium majus pudendi
labium mediale lineae asperae
labium minus
labium minus pudendi
labium posterius ostii uteri
labium superius oris

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