vaginismus

American

[vaj-uh-niz-muhs] / ˌvædʒ əˈnɪz məs /

noun

Pathology.

a painful spasm of the vagina.

vaginismus British

/ -ˈnɪsməs, ˌvædʒɪˈnɪzməs /

noun

painful spasm of the vagina

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Etymology

Origin of vaginismus

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

Example Sentences

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Vaginismus is a common condition characterized by hypersensitivity of the muscles around the opening of the vagina, she adds.

From US News • Jul. 7, 2014

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