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| ⚫ | The '''hymen''' is a vaginal ] present in human females, which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "membrane". Because sexual activity would usually puncture this membrane, its presence has been considered a guarantor of ] in societies that place a high value on female ] before marriage. Nonetheless, the hymen is often lost during childhood in the course of normal physical activities. | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Hymen''' is also an alternate name for the Greek god ]. | ||
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The hymen is a vaginal membrane present in human females, which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "membrane". Because sexual activity would usually puncture this membrane, its presence has been considered a guarantor of virginity in societies that place a high value on female chastity before marriage. Nonetheless, the hymen is often lost during childhood in the course of normal physical activities.
Hymen is also an alternate name for the Greek god Hymenaios.