vaginosis
/ˌvædʒɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted, often causing discharge or odor.
- She learned that vaginosis can sometimes clear up on its own without treatment.
- Vaginosis is not usually considered a sexually transmitted infection, but it can increase risk for other infections.
- The doctor diagnosed her with bacterial vaginosis after the lab results came back.