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Priapism
Pri′a-pism
,Noun.
[L.
priapismus
, Gr. [GREEK], from Priapus
the god of procreation, the penis, Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F. priapisme
.] (Med.)
More or less permanent erection and rigidity of the penis, with or without sexual desire.
Definition 2024
priapism
priapism
English
Noun
priapism (countable and uncountable, plural priapisms)
- (pathology) A potentially painful or harmful medical condition in which the erect **** (erection) does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation), often as a result of a spinal injury.
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medical condition
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