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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahr-toh-linz, bahr-tl-inz]
- /bɑrˈtoʊ lɪnz, ˈbɑr tl ɪnz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bahr-toh-linz, bahr-tl-inz]
- /bɑrˈtoʊ lɪnz, ˈbɑr tl ɪnz/
Definitions of bartholin's gland words
- noun bartholin's gland either of two small glands near the vaginal opening: during sexual excitement they secrete a mucous lubricating substance 3
- noun bartholin's gland either of two small, oval, mucus-secreting glands, one on each side of the base of the vagina. 1
- noun bartholin's gland (anatomy) either of two small glands located on either side of the vaginal orifice that secrete a lubricating mucous. 0
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Origin of bartholin's gland
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; named after Caspar Bartholin (1655-1738), Danish anatomist, who described them in 1637
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bartholin's gland popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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