labia majora

(mə-jôr'ə, -jōr'ə)
pl.n.
The two outer rounded folds of adipose tissue that lie on either side of the vaginal opening and form the external lateral boundaries of the vulva.

[New Latin labia māiōra : Latin labia, pl. of labium, lip + Latin māiōra, neuter pl. of māior, larger.]

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(mə-jôr'ə)
pl.n.

The two outer rounded folds of adipose tissue that lie on either side of the vaginal opening and that form the external lateral boundaries of the vulva.

For a list of words related to labia majora, see:

• Anatomy and Physiology of Sex - labia majora: outer folds at vaginal opening

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