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erectile dysfunction

American  

noun

  1. difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection of the penis; impotence.


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Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work by dilating blood vessels to allow more blood to flow through, were first developed to treat high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Erectile dysfunction can affect about half of men over 40, according to the NHS.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

Erectile dysfunction, for example, can be caused by cardiovascular issues, depression, and even musculoskeletal problems like cauda equina syndrome—three things that can’t be treated with an ED drug.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2022

Erectile dysfunction is a medical problem, not just a lifestyle problem, said Dr. Sean C. Skeldon, a family medicine resident at the University of Toronto and the paper’s first author.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2015

A: Erectile dysfunction can be a sensitive marker for decreased blood flow problems throughout the body.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2011

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