hymen

Meanings

• noun

  A thin membrane that partly covers the external opening of the vagina in virgin girls.

  - "The hymen is often seen as a symbol of virginity."
  - "The rupture of the hymen during sexual intercourse is called 'hymenorrhagia'."

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Synonyms

maidenhead , virginal membrane

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Variants

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hymen , hymenal , hymens , Hymen

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Etymology

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From Greek hymen, a veil or membrane.

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Trivia

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1. The hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity.

2. The term 'hymen' is also used in music and literature to refer to a song or poem dedicated to a god or goddess.

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Related Concepts

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1. Virginity: A state of moral purity, often associated with the absence of sexual experience.

2. Sexual intercourse: An act of sexual intimacy between two individuals, involving the insertion of the male's penis into the female's vagina.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the hymen has been considered a symbol of virginity and chastity. Its rupture during sexual intercourse has been seen as proof of virginity, although this is a myth as the hymen can be torn or stretched for various reasons other than sexual intercourse.

How to Memorize "hymen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, delicate membrane covering the entrance to a woman's vagina.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hymen' with the concept of virginity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hymen: Hymns of Virginity' to remember the word.

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