vaginismus

[ vaj-uh-niz-muhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

vaginismus

/ -ˈnɪsməs; ˌvædʒɪˈnɪzməs /

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; vagina, -ism

C19: from New Latin, from vagina + -ismus; see -ism

While the suggestions Danielle's doctor offered proved futile, her vaginismus went away after she stopped breastfeeding.

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[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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