priapism
[ prahy-uh-piz-uhm ]
noun
Pathology. continuous, usually nonsexual erection of the penis, especially due to disease.
prurient behavior or display.
Origin of priapism
1Other words from priapism
- pri·a·pis·mic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for priapism
priapism
/ (ˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm) /
noun
pathol prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc
Origin of priapism
1C17: from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus
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