pudendal

English

Etymology

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

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:
      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.

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