erectile
Americanadjective
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capable of being erected or set upright.
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Anatomy. capable of being distended with blood and becoming rigid, as tissue.
adjective
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physiol (of tissues or organs, such as the penis or clitoris) capable of becoming rigid or erect as the result of being filled with blood
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capable of being erected
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of erectile
From the French word érectile, dating back to 1820–30. See erect, -ile
Example Sentences
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Hims & Hers, an online purveyor of weight-loss and erectile dysfunction drugs, recently launched Labs by Hims & Hers, offering testing for biomarkers and a “doctor developed action plan” for up to $349 a year.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
The oral version of minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth on the face and other areas of the body, while finasteride can dampen libido and lead to erectile dysfunction.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
Among the most common disabilities claimed by older veterans are diabetes, hypertension and “loss of erectile power,” all common among older men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
Men who take drugs for erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, may reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
Its throat is a very faint buff, and instead of the plume of the genus Lophortyx it has a broad erectile crest with the feathers tipped with white.
From Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast by Harry Thom Payne
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