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- Vaginitis
- An infection of the vagina usually caused by a fungus. A woman with this condition may have itching or burning and may notice a discharge. Women who have diabetes may develop vaginitis more often than women who do not have diabetes.
- Vascular
- Relating to the body's blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries).
- Vein
- A blood vessel that carries blood to the heart.
See also: Blood vessels.
- Visceral Neuropathy
- See: Autonomic neuropathy.
- Vitrectomy
- Removing the gel from the center of the eyeball because it has blood and scar tissue in it that blocks sight. An eye surgeon replaces the clouded gel with a clear fluid.
See also: Diabetic retinopathy.
- Vitreous Humor
- The clear jelly (gel) that fills the center of the eye.
- Void
- To empty the bladder in order to obtain a urine sample for testing.
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