Vaginal patency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012493",
  "term": "Vaginal patency",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The state of the vaginal opening being open and unobstructed, allowing for the passage of menstrual flow or sexual intercourse. In immature female mammals, the vagina is typically closed by a membrane, and its opening, or patency, is a marker of puberty. This developmental milestone is influenced by hormonal maturation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "menopause",
    "sexual maturity",
    "vagina"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 818 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/vaginal-patency/"
}