introitus

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Noun introitus has 1 sense

introitus - entrance or opening to a hollow organ or tube (especially the vaginal opening); "the introitus of the vagina"
--₁ is a kind of orifice, opening, porta

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Introitus

Noun

Sense 1:

In Catholic liturgy, the Introitus refers to the opening portion of the Mass, typically consisting of an antiphon, psalm, and the Gloria Patri.

Sample Sentence: The choir beautifully sang the Introitus during the solemn Mass on Easter Sunday.

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Sense 2:

In medical terminology, the introitus refers to the entrance of a body cavity, such as the vagina or the urethra.

Sample Sentence: The doctor carefully examined the vaginal introitus to assess the patient's condition.

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