Virgin
Virgin
Virgin (/ˈvɝːdʒɪn/), from the Latin virgo meaning maiden or untouched, is a term used in various contexts, often to denote purity or untouched status.
Etymology
The term originates from the Latin virgo, which translates to maiden or a sexually inexperienced woman. The term has been used in English since the 12th century.
Medical Context
In a medical context, virgin is often used to refer to someone who has not engaged in sexual intercourse. This term is not limited to females, as it can also refer to males who have not engaged in sexual intercourse. The concept of virginity has no widely accepted medical definition, as it is largely a social and cultural construct.
Related Terms
- Virginity: The state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse.
- Hymen: A thin piece of mucosal tissue that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening. It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia, and is similar in structure to the vagina.
- Sexual Intercourse: Also known as coitus or copulation, is generally defined as the insertion and thrusting of the penis, usually when erect, into the vagina for sexual pleasure, reproduction, or both.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Virgin
- Wikipedia's article - Virgin
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