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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Example sentences from the Web for priapism
The serpigo, the strangury, an eternal uneffectual priapism seize thee!
The Works of John Marston|John MarstonPriapism 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 MakinsThe drug often has a marked aphrodisiac action, producing priapism, or in the female sex the onset of the catamenia or abortion.
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 ]
n.
Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal.
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