Priapism Definition

prīə-pĭzəm
noun
A pathological condition characterized by persistent erection of the penis, esp. without sexual excitement.
Webster's New World
A lascivious attitude.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Priapism

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Singular:
priapism
Plural:
priapisms

Origin of Priapism

  • French priapisme from Late Latin priāpismus from Greek priāpismos from priāpizein to have an erection from Priāpos Priapus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin priapismus, from Ancient Greek, from Priapus the god of procreation, the penis.

    From Wiktionary

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