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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.

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priapism

priapism

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priapism (countable and uncountable, plural priapisms)

  1. (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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