vaginismus
pronunciation
How to pronounce vaginismus in British English:
UK [ˌvædʒɪ'nɪzməs]
How to pronounce vaginismus in American English:
US [ˌvædʒɪ'nɪzməs]
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- Noun:
- muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
Word Origin
- vaginismus (n.)
- "spasmodic narrowing of the orifice of the vagina," 1861, medical Latin, from vagina + -ismus (see -ism).
Example
- 1. Vaginismus is the medical term for vaginal infections .
- 2. Vaginismus is the instantaneous involuntary tightening of the vagina in anticipation of vaginal penetration .