labium
|la/bi/um|
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/ˈleɪ.bi.əm/
lip-like structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'labium' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'labium', where 'labium' meant 'lip'.
Historical Evolution
'labium' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origin to modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lip', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lip or liplike structure, especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin at the opening of the vulva.
The labium is an important part of the female reproductive system.
Synonyms
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