Disease of the vagina. ... Bacterial vaginosis, infection of the vagina of humans that may be caused by Gardnerella vaginalis. Characterised by excessive, sometimes malodorous, discharge. ... Synonym: Gardnerella vaginitis, non-specific vaginitis. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(vaj″ĭ-no´sis) a disease of the vagina. bacterial vaginosis a nonspecific vaginal infection associated with positive cultures for Gardnerella vaginalis, characterized by increased malodorous vaginal discharge that cannot be attributed to other causes.
Type: Term Pronunciation: vaj′i-nō′sis Definitions: 1. Disease of the vagina.
A vaginal infection characterized by a smelly discharge and the presence of Gardnerella, Mycoplasma, and other anaerobic bacteria, with the lack of Lactobacillus species.
an infection of the vagina caused by overgrowth of resident bacteria