pudendal

English

Etymology

From Latin pudendum (external genitals, shaming) +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pjʊˈdɛndəl/, /pjuːˈdɛndəl/

Adjective

pudendal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Relating to or near the pudendum.
    • 2008 January 29, Jane E. Brody, “New Insights Into Genital Pain in Women”, in New York Times[1]:
      Ms. Mate’s symptoms responded to another approach — two treatments to inhibit firing of the pudendal nerve, which enervates the lowest muscles of the pelvis, plus regular use of an anticonvulsant drug.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

From Latin pudendum (external genitals, shaming) +‎ -al.

Adjective

pudendal (feminine pudendale, masculine plural pudendaux, feminine plural pudendales)

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