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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
- Visceral 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.
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