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labia minora
Definition
The two smaller, inner lips (minor lips) of the vulva located inside the labia majora; they meet at the top of the vulva to form the clitoral hood (or prepuce of the clitoris); they are not as thick as the labia majora, but they are more sexually sensitive and they swell and change color when the woman reaches a certain level of sexual excitement. Together with the labia majora they protect the vagina, urethra, and clitoris. Singular: labium minus.SYNONYMS: inner labia; inner lips (of the vagina or vulva); inside lips (of the vagina or vulva); inner vulvar lips; lesser vulval lips; minor lips; Nymphae. See labia for synonyms.
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