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单词 priapism
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priapism

[ prahy-uh-piz-uhm ]
/ ˈpraɪ əˌpɪz əm /

noun

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

Origin of priapism

First recorded in 1580–90; Priap(us) + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM priapism

pri·a·pis·mic, adjective

Words nearby priapism

prezzie, PRF, Priam, priapean, priapic, priapism, priapitis, Priapus, Pribilof Islands, price, price break
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Example sentences from the Web for priapism

  • Priapism was a common symptom; but, as is seen from the cases quoted, was rarely due to any gross direct laceration of the cord.

    Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900|George Henry Makins

British Dictionary definitions for priapism

priapism
/ (ˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm) /

noun

pathol prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc

Word Origin for priapism

C17: from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus
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

Medical definitions for priapism

priapism
[ prīə-pĭz′əm ]

n.

Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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