Bacterial vaginosis (BV)

Medical term · B

A very common vaginal infection which results in discharge and soreness. It is caused by an imbalance in the types of bacteria in the vagina. It is not sexually transmitted and does not affect men.

Word parts

vaginosis = vagin/o + -osis

  • vagin/oVagina.
  • -osisAbnormal condition or disease process.
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