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