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Meaning of vaginismus in English
Pronunciation
/ˌvædʒəˈnɪzməs/
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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 »