Where does “dyspareunia” come from?
Dyspareunia comes from Ancient Greek δυσ- (dys-, "bad" or "difficult") combined with pareunai (to lie beside), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European dēwǝ- (to be in a bad state).
dyspareunia (English): Painful or difficult sexual intercourse,...
Definitions
- Painful or difficult sexual intercourse,...
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