hymenology

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.]