hymenology
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The scientific study of the hymen.
CHAPTER 3 Hymenology Given the pronounced variations in size and shape from woman to woman, perhaps it would be more accurate to identify the hymen as a site than as an anatomical part.
It is preferable to discuss these criteria later in the chapter, however, within the context of Greek virginity and hymenology.
A treatise on the topic of the hymen.
It may be helpful at this point to anticipate part of the argument in Chapter 1, “Hymenologies: the multiple signs of virginity.” Today, the primary physiological “sign” of virginity in women is considered to be the “unbroken” hymen; [...]
The scientific study of membranes in general.
A treatise on the topic of membranes.
There exist treatises on membranes or hymenologies; descriptions of membranes or hymenographies.
Within the various hymenologies, or treatises on membranes, one finds all three of Bacon's [models.]
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3CHAPTER 3 Hymenology Given the pronounced variations in size and shape from woman to woman, perhaps it would be more accurate to identify the hymen as a site than as an anatomical part.
WiktionaryIt is preferable to discuss these criteria later in the chapter, however, within the context of Greek virginity and hymenology.
WiktionaryIt may be helpful at this point to anticipate part of the argument in Chapter 1, “Hymenologies: the multiple signs of virginity.” Today, the primary physiological “sign” of virginity in women is consi
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