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lesbian
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lesbian
[lez´be-an]1. pertaining to lesbianism.
2. a female homosexual.
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les·bi·an
(lez'bē-ăn),1. A female homosexual.
2. Pertaining to homosexuality between women.
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noun A female homosexual person
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lesbian
adjective Referring to female homosexuality noun A female homosexualMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
les·bi·an
(lez'bē-ăn)1. A female homosexual or a female homosexual lifestyle.
2. One who practices lesbianism.
See also: gay
See also: gay
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lesbianism
[lez´be-ah-nizm]homosexuality between women.
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les·bi·an·ism
(lez'bē-ăn-izm),Homosexuality in women.
Synonym(s): sapphism
[G. lesbios, relating to the island of Lesbos]
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Medical issues Lesbianism is far less studied medically than male homosexuality. Early studies indicate that lesbians are more often obese, exercise less, smoke more, eat fewer fruits and vegetables, suffer more from anxiety and depression, and are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs. The trilogy of alcohol abuse, obesity and poor nutrition increases lesbians’ risk of breast, endometrial and ovarian cancers. Sexually-transmitted infections seen in lesbians include bacterial vaginosis, HPV, trichomonas, and herpes. Syphilis, gonorrhoea, and HIV are relatively uncommon in lesbians
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les·bi·an·ism
(lez'bē-ăn-izm)Homosexuality involving women.
Synonym(s): sapphism.
Synonym(s): sapphism.
[G. lesbios, relating to the island of Lesbos]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
lesbianism
Female homosexuality. Long-term stable lesbian relationships are common, as in male homosexuality. The term comes from the Greek female poet Sappho, who lived on the island of Lesbos with her followers during the 7th century BC.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
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