priapism

[ prahy-uh-piz-uhm ]

noun

1. Pathology. continuous, usually nonsexual erection of the penis, especially due to disease.
2. prurient behavior or display.

priapism

/ ˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm /

noun

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

Other Words From

• pria·pismic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of priapism¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of priapism¹

C17: from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus

Example Sentences

The serpigo, the strangury, an eternal uneffectual priapism seize thee!

From Project Gutenberg

Priapism was a common symptom; but, as is seen from the cases quoted, was rarely due to any gross direct laceration of the cord.

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The drug often has a marked aphrodisiac action, producing priapism, or in the female sex the onset of the catamenia or abortion.

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