priapism

[ prahy-uh-piz-uhm ]

/ ˈpraɪ əˌpɪz əm /

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noun

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

prurient behavior or display.

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Origin of priapism

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

OTHER WORDS FROM priapism

pri·a·pis·mic, adjective

Words nearby priapism

prezzie, PRF, Priam, priapean, priapic, priapism, priapitis, Priapus, Pribilof Islands, price, price break

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How to use priapism in a sentence

The serpigo, the strangury, an eternal uneffectual priapism seize thee!
The Works of John Marston|John Marston
Priapism was a common symptom; but, as is seen from the cases quoted, was rarely due to any gross direct laceration of the cord.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins
The drug often has a marked aphrodisiac action, producing priapism, or in the female sex the onset of the catamenia or abortion.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2|Various

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

Word Origin for priapism

C17: from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus

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Medical definitions for priapism

priapism

[ prī′ə-pĭz′əm ]

Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal.