noun · uncountable · rare

vaginismus

вагинизм

Vaginismus, Scheidenkrampf

A painful muscular contraction of the vagina when attempting to insert something, such…A painful muscular contraction of the vagina when attempting to insert something, such as a tampon or a penis, into it.

/væd͡ʒɪˈnɪzməs/

» Vaginismus is a double-edged sword.

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Meaning

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