introitus
IPA: ɪntrˈɔɪtʌs
noun
- (medicine) The entrance to a hollow organ or canal; often specifically the entrance to the vagina.
- (music) A piece of music played before a mass; a musical introduction of any sort.
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Examples of "introitus" in Sentences
- The doctor explained that the introitus is the opening of the vagina
- The singer's powerful voice filled the room as she performed the introitus of the opera
- The introitus of the cave was dark and foreboding, causing me to hesitate before entering
- The introitus of the church was adorned with intricate carvings and colorful stained glass windows
- As the priest chanted the introitus of the Mass, I felt a sense of peace wash over me
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