dyspareunia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Painful or difficult sexual intercourse, especially in women.

Pronunciation

/dɪspəˈɹuːnɪə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dyspareunia.wav

Word forms

dyspareunia

Etymology

From dys- + Ancient Greek πάρευνος (páreunos, “lying beside, lying with”) + -ia.

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