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vaginismus

Noun

vag=i=nis=mus

WORDNET DICTIONARY

vaginismus(n = noun.act) - muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination;

vaginismus, n. [NL.].

A painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina, often rendering copulation impossible. [1913 Webster]

vaginismus, n. a painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina, usu. in response to pressure.

Etymology

mod.L (as VAGINA)

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