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priapism

Noun

pri=a=pism

WORDNET DICTIONARY

priapism(n = noun.state) Array - condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal; Array

priapism, n. [L. priapismus, Gr. , from Priapus the god of procreation, the penis, Gr. : cf. F. priapisme.].

More or less permanent erection and rigidity of the penis, with or without sexual desire. [1913 Webster]

priapism, n.
1 lewdness, licentiousness.
2 Med. persistent erection of the penis.

Etymology

F priapisme f. LL priapismus f. Gk priapismos f. priapizo be lewd f. Priapos god of procreation

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