vaginismus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vaginismus
From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at vagina, -ism
Example Sentences
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It notes that some conditions like endometriosis, vaginismus and being menopausal can make the screening painful.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
To date, the clinic has treated 1,150 women for vaginismus.
From US News • Sep. 15, 2014
Other causes may be disease of the uterus, laceration of the cervix, inflammation of the ovaries, vaginismus, disease of the thyroid gland, etc.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
Dyspareunia must not be confused with true vaginismus.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
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