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vaginismus (n.)

"spasmodic narrowing of the orifice of the vagina," 1861, medical Latin, from vagina + -ismus (see -ism).

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Definitions of vaginismus from WordNet

vaginismus (n.)
muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination;
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