labia

[ˈleɪbiə]
nounpl: N/A (already plural form; singular: labium)
lábios (da vulva)
1. The folds of tissue on either side of the opening to the vagina, consisting of the labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips)
The labia are part of the external female genitalia.
Os lábios vaginais são parte da genitália feminina externa.
2. In anatomy, the plural of labium, referring to lip-like structures in various organisms
Insects have labia as part of their mouthparts.
Os insetos têm estruturas labiais como parte de suas peças bucais.
This is a scientific and medical term used in anatomical, medical, and gynecological contexts in both English and Portuguese. It is typically not used in casual conversation and is part of formal anatomical nomenclature. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term is treated with the same clinical formality as in English-speaking medical environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lips (colloquial)vulval lipsgenital lips

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lábios vaginais
Standard medical and anatomical term
Portugal
lábios vaginais
Standard medical term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Medical/Scientific English
labia majora/minora
Distinction between outer and inner lips in formal contexts

Related Words

vulvavaginalabiumgenitaliaperineumgynecology
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