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lesbianism /les·bi·an·ism/ (lez´be-in-izm″) homosexuality between women.

Lesbianism

Sexual preference by women for other women
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

lesbianism [lez´be-ah-nizm]

homosexuality between women.

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lesbianism (redirected from female homosexuality,)

lesbianism
(redirected from female homosexuality,)