Definitions

1. noun

the membrane that partially covers the external orifice of the uterus in female mammals, rupturing during childbirth

“The doctor explained that the patient’s hymen had ruptured during childbirth.”

2. noun

a membrane or layer of cells that separates two cavities or compartments in an organism

“The hymen of the stomach separated the digestive cavity from the esophagus.”

3. noun

a thin layer of cells or membrane in plants, separating two parts of an organ

“The hymen of the leaf separated the upper and lower epidermal layers.”

4. noun

a membrane or partition in a musical instrument, separating two pipes or parts

“The hymen of the organ separated the sound from the resonance chamber.”