pri·a·pism (pr   -p z m)n. Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal. [French priapisme, from Late Latin pri  pismus, from Greek pripismos, from pripizein, to have an erection, from Pripos, Priapus.] |
priapism [ˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc.
[from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus]
priapism
1. Pathology. a continuous erection of the penis, especially as the result of a disease.
2. a prurient action or display. — priapismic, adj.
See also: Sex
2. a prurient action or display. — priapismic, adj.
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| Noun | 1. | priapism - condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition |
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