| vertical hymen | A hymen in which the opening is perpendicular. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cribriform hymen | A hymen with a number of small perforations. (05 Mar 2000) |
| septate hymen | A hymen in which there are two openings separated by a narrow band of tissue. Compare: hymen bifenestratus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hymen | 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. <anatomy> 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) |
| hymen bifenestratus | A hymen in which there are two openings separated by a wide septum. Compare: septate hymen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hymen sculptatus | A hymen with markedly uneven and ragged edges. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hymen subseptus | A hymen in which the opening is partly closed by a septum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| denticulate hymen | A hymen with markedly serrated edges. (05 Mar 2000) |
| imperforate hymen | A hymen in which there is no opening, the membrane completely occluding the vagina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| infundibuliform hymen | A projecting, funnel-shaped hymen with a central opening with sloping edges. (05 Mar 2000) |