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priapism
[ prahy-uh-piz-uhm ]
noun
- Pathology. continuous, usually nonsexual erection of the penis, especially due to disease.
- prurient behavior or display.
priapism
/ ˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm /
noun
- pathol prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc
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Other Words From
- pria·pismic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of priapism1
C17: from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus
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Example Sentences
The serpigo, the strangury, an eternal uneffectual priapism seize thee!
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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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