How Do You Spell VULVITIS?

Pronunciation: [vʌlvˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Vulvitis is a medical condition that refers to inflammation of the vulva, which includes the outer portion of the female genitalia. This word is spelled as /vʌlˈvaɪtɪs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The initial "v" corresponds to a voiced labiodental fricative sound, while the "u" is pronounced as a central vowel, similar to the "u" in "put". The "l" sound is pronounced with the tip of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, while the final "tis" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar fricative followed by a soft "s" sound.

VULVITIS Meaning and Definition

1. Vulvitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the vulva, the external female genitalia. The vulva consists of the labia majora and minora, clitoris, vaginal opening, and the vestibule, which is the area surrounding the vaginal opening. Vulvitis may occur due to various factors and can lead to discomfort, itching, redness, and swelling in the affected area.

   Causes of vulvitis may include irritants such as perfumed soaps, feminine hygiene products, or detergents, which can trigger an allergic reaction. It can also be caused by infections, such as yeast infections like Candida albicans, or bacterial infections like strep or staph infections. Sexually transmitted infections like herpes, chlamydia, or gonorrhea can also lead to vulvitis.

   Other possible causes may include hormonal changes, friction or trauma from sexual intercourse, poor hygiene, or skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Some women may have a higher risk of developing vulvitis, such as those with diabetes, weakened immune systems, or who are taking certain medications.

   Treatment for vulvitis depends on the underlying cause. It may involve avoiding irritants, practicing good hygiene, and using over-the-counter creams or ointments to reduce inflammation and itching. Antifungal or antibiotic medications may be prescribed for infections. In some cases, hormonal treatments or surgery may be recommended to address any underlying hormonal or structural issues. Seeking medical advice is crucial for proper diagnosis and management of vulvitis.

Common Misspellings for VULVITIS

• culvitis
• bulvitis
• gulvitis
• fulvitis
• vylvitis
• vhlvitis
• vjlvitis
• vilvitis
• v8lvitis
• v7lvitis
• vukvitis
• vupvitis
• vuovitis
• vulcitis
• vulbitis
• vulgitis
• vulfitis
• vulvutis
• vulvjtis

Etymology of VULVITIS

The word "vulvitis" is derived from the Latin word "vulva", which means "covering" or "wrapper". This Latin word itself originated from the Greek word "kolpos", which translates to "bosom" or "womb". When combined with the suffix "-itis", which is used to denote inflammation, "vulvitis" refers to the inflammation of the vulva, which is the external genitalia of females.

Plural form of VULVITIS is VULVITES