coitus interruptus

[ in-tuh-ruhp-tuh s ]
/ ˌɪn təˈrʌp təs /

noun, plural coitus in·ter·rup·ti [in-tuh-ruhp-tahy] /ˌɪn təˈrʌp taɪ/.

coitus that is intentionally interrupted by withdrawal before ejaculation of semen into the vagina.
an act or instance of this.

Origin of coitus interruptus

1895–1900; < New Latin: interrupted coitus

Words nearby coitus interruptus

British Dictionary definitions for coitus interruptus

coitus interruptus
/ (ˌɪntəˈrʌptəs) /

noun

the deliberate withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation

Medical definitions for coitus interruptus

coitus interruptus
[ ĭn′tə-rŭptəs ]

n.

Sexual intercourse deliberately interrupted by withdrawal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation. onanism