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priapism

[ prahy-uh-piz-uhm ]

noun

  1. Pathology. continuous, usually nonsexual erection of the penis, especially due to disease.
  2. prurient behavior or display.


priapism

/ ˈ±è°ù²¹ÉªÉ™ËŒ±èɪ³úÉ™³¾ /

noun

  1. pathol prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è°ù¾±î€…a·±è¾±²õm¾±³¦ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of priapism1

First recorded in 1580–90; Priap(us) + -ism
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of priapism1

C17: from Late Latin ±è°ù¾±Äå±è¾±²õ³¾³Ü²õ, ultimately from Greek Priapus
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Clinton’s presidential priapism was less egregious than Kennedy’s and he got impeached for it; no modern president has imitated the Kennedy seraglio.

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There are three main types of priapism — ischemic, recurrent and non-ischemic.

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There are cases of priapism with herbal sexual dysfunction medications.

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It seems innocent and adolescent – that blend of pathos and priapism that helped get nerdy boys through high school.

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Much of this first part of the novel is hilarious, not least the way Zachary’s priapism is treated, with missionary zeal, by the trader’s wife.

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