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priapism

noun
pri·​a·​pism | \ ˈprī-ə-ˌpi-zəm How to pronounce priapism (audio) \

Definition of priapism

: an abnormal often painful persistent erection of the penis

Examples of priapism in a Sentence

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 Lastly, and saddest of all, the Corvette will lose its hood of goodly length, the conspicuous priapism that has defined the mission for 65 years. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2019 Corvette ZR1: The Last, and Best, of Its Kind," 28 Nov. 2018

First Known Use of priapism

1601, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for priapism

French priapisme, from Middle French, ultimately from Greek Priapos (traditionally portrayed in Greco-Roman art with an erect penis)

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priapism

noun
pri·​a·​pism | \ ˈprī-ə-ˌpiz-əm How to pronounce priapism (audio) \

Medical Definition of priapism

: an abnormal, more or less persistent, and often painful erection of the penis especially : one caused by disease rather than sexual desire

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