vaginismus

[ vaj-uh-niz-muhs ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a painful spasm of the vagina.

vaginismus

/ -ˈnɪsməs; ˌvædʒɪˈnɪzməs /

noun

1. painful spasm of the vagina

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaginismus¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; vagina, -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaginismus¹

C19: from New Latin, from vagina + -ismus; see -ism

Example Sentences

While the suggestions Danielle's doctor offered proved futile, her vaginismus went away after she stopped breastfeeding.

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