priapism

[ prahy-uh-piz-uhm ]

noun
  1. Pathology. continuous, usually nonsexual erection of the penis, especially due to disease.

  2. prurient behavior or display.

Origin of priapism

1
First recorded in 1580–90; Priap(us) + -ism

Other words from priapism

  • pri·a·pis·mic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for priapism

priapism

/ (ˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm) /


noun
  1. pathol prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc

Origin of priapism

1
C17: from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus

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