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SEXUAL INTERCOURSE [2 records]

Record 1 2005-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
  • Sexology
DEF

The sexual union between male and female (by insertion of the penis into the vagina).

OBS

intercourse; copulation : These terms also refer to oral and anal intercourse.

OBS

carnal knowledge : A legal term, usually defined as any instance of penetration, no matter how slight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
  • Sexologie
DEF

Rapprochement intime des organes sexuels du mâle et de la femelle, destiné à permettre l'introduction des spermatozoïdes dans les organes génitaux de la femelle.

OBS

Chez les mammifères - y compris l'homme - il consiste en l'intromission du pénis dans le vagin. On l'appelle plus communément coït chez l'homme [plutôt que «copulation»].

Key term(s)
  • rapport sexuel

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reproducción (Medicina)
  • Sexología
DEF

[Unión] con penetración del pene en alguna de las cavidades del cuerpo, por lo tanto puede haber coito vaginal, oral, anal y coito intrafemoral, que ocurre entre los muslos.

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Record 2 1999-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sexology
  • Mental Disorders
DEF

Painful sexual intercourse.

OBS

Dyspareunia is the clinical name for painful intercourse. This condition can occur at any age, in both sexes, and the pain can appear at the start of intercourse, midway through, at the time of orgasm, or after intercourse is completed. The pain can be felt as burning, sharp, searing or cramping. It can be external, within the vagina, or deep in the pelvic region or abdomen.

Key term(s)
  • sexual intercourse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sexologie
  • Troubles mentaux
DEF

Coït difficile ou douloureux.

Spanish

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