Definition of VAGINISMUS

vaginismus

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: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
vaginismus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vaginismus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

vaginismus: valid Words With Friends Word