Meaning of vaginismus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌvædʒəˈnɪzməs/

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  1. Noun

    vaginismus

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin vagina (see vagina)

    Definitions

    1. muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close

    Examples

    • « usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination »

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