Definitions for: Labium


[n] any of the four lip-shaped folds of the female vulva



Webster (1913) Definition: La"bi*um, n.; pl. L. Labia, E. Labiums. [L.]
1. A lip, or liplike organ.

2. The lip of an organ pipe.

3. pl. (Anat.) The folds of integument at the opening of the
vulva.

4. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) The organ of insects which covers the mouth beneath,
and serves as an under lip. It consists of the second
pair of maxill[ae], usually closely united in the
middle line, but bearing a pair of palpi in most
insects. It often consists of a thin anterior part
(ligula or palpiger) and a firmer posterior plate
(mentum).
(b) Inner margin of the aperture of a shell.

See Also: labia majora, labia minora, lip, vulva

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