vulvismus


vaginismus

 [vaj″ĭ-niz´mus] painful spasm of the vagina due to involuntary contraction of the vaginal musculature, usually severe enough to prevent intercourse; the cause may be organic or psychogenic.

vag·i·nis·mus

(vaj'i-niz'mŭs), Painful spasm of the vagina preventing intercourse. Synonym(s): vaginism, vulvismus [vagina + L. -ismus, action, condition]