| vulvitis | <gynaecology, pathology> Inflammation of the vulva. Possible causes include dermatitis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, allergies or infections. (13 Nov 1997) |
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| chronic atrophic vulvitis | An inflammation of atrophic vulvar skin, usually with severe pruritus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chronic hypertrophic vulvitis | Swelling of the vulval tissues due to lymphatic obstruction; in some cases it may be caused by filariasis, with induration or ulceration of the skin. Synonym: elephantiasis vulvae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| follicular vulvitis | <gynaecology> Inflammation of the vulvar follicles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| leukoplakic vulvitis | A clinical term for hyperkeratotic white patches of the vulvar epithelium; biopsy is necessary for specific diagnosis. Synonym: leukoplakic vulvitis. (05 Mar 2000) |