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Hematocolpos

Definition:

Hematocolpos refers to the accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina due to an obstruction, typically at the level of the hymen.

Usage:

Medical Sense:

In medical contexts, hematocolpos is a condition that can arise in females with an imperforate hymen, where menstrual blood is unable to flow out of the vagina. This causes the blood to accumulate, leading to pain and discomfort.

Sample sentence: The doctor diagnosed the teenager with hematocolpos and recommended a simple surgical procedure to correct the obstruction.

General Sense:

Outside of medical jargon, hematocolpos is not commonly used and may be unfamiliar to most people.

Sample sentence: As hematocolpos is a specialized medical term, it is unlikely to come across it in everyday conversations.

Related Products:

To learn more about related medical conditions and treatments, you can explore the following books:

• Women's Health
• Gynecology
• Obstetrics