vaginismus

/ˈvædʒəˌnɪzməs/
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Definitions of vaginismus
  1. noun
    muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination
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    type of:
    contraction, muscle contraction, muscular contraction
    (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
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