Meaning of hymenology | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The scientific study of the hymen.
2. A treatise on the topic of the hymen.
   countable
3. The scientific study of membranes in general.
4. A treatise on the topic of membranes.
   countable

Examples

“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.”

“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; [...]”

“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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