noun
a fold of mucous membrane partly closing the external orifice of the vagina in a virgin
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The doctor explained the importance of understanding the hymen and its role in female anatomy.
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I heard that some people believe the hymen can determine a woman's virginity.
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She was so nervous about losing her hymen on her wedding night.
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The hymen of innocence was shattered when she discovered the harsh realities of the world.