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Noun: vaginismus  ,va-ji'niz-mus
  1. Muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination

Derived forms: vaginismuses

Type of: contraction, muscle contraction, muscular contraction

Encyclopedia: Vaginismus