General Anatomy · Reproductive System · Medium
Labia
Meaning: The paired folds of skin that form the lips of the vulva on either side of the vaginal opening.
In practice: On examination, a tender swelling was noted on one of the labia, suggestive of a Bartholin's cyst.
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