vaginismus

noun

A usually prolonged and painful contraction or spasm of the vagina.

noun

A spasmodic narrowing of the orifice of the vagina. Also called vulvismus.

noun

A painful spasmodic contraction of the vagina, often rendering copulation impossible.

noun

A painful muscular contraction of the vagina.

noun

muscular contraction that causes the vagina to close; usually an anxiety reaction before coitus or pelvic examination