vaginismus

Meanings

Plural: vaginismuses

Noun

muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
A painful muscular contraction of the vagina when attempting to insert something, such as a tampon or a penis, into it.

Origin / Etymology

From vagina + -ismus.

Synonyms

colpospasm, vaginism

Scrabble Score: 16

vaginismus is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vaginismus is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 21

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