"virginal membrane" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: virginal membranes [plural]
Etymology: So called because the membrane is usually damaged by sexual intercourse. Head templates: {{en-noun}} virginal membrane (plural virginal membranes)
  1. (anatomy) The hymen Wikipedia link: Hymen Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-virginal_membrane-en-noun-rN8rAmMd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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