Definition: The vagina is the narrow, elastic canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the female body. It is about 2 to 4 inches long. It is also referred to as the birth canal, allowing the passage of a baby during childbirth.
Although rare, cancer can develop in the tissue of the vagina. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 2,160 women are diagnosed with vaginal cancer each year.
Pronunciation: vuh-jye-na
