dyspareunia
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From dys- + Ancient Greek πάρευνος (páreunos, “lying beside, lying with”) + -ia.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
dyspareunia (uncountable)
- (medicine) Painful or difficult sexual intercourse, especially in women.
- deep dyspareunia ― pain on deep penetration
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Translations[edit]
painful sexual intercourse
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References[edit]
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing