Definition of priapism in English:
priapism
noun ˈprʌɪəpɪz(ə)mˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm
mass nounMedicine Persistent and painful erection of the penis.
Example sentencesExamples
- Another important genitourinary problem is priapism: a painful, persistent erection due to vaso-occlusive obstruction of the venous drainage of the penis.
- Certain medical conditions that cause the blood to thicken, or cause red blood cells to lose their flexibility and mobility may cause priapism.
- Erectile dysfunction drugs also can cause a rare condition called priapism, in which an erection does not go away, which can cause permanent damage to penis tissue.
- Although priapism can occur at any age, it is most common in men 20 to 50 years of age.
- Trazodone has been associated with priapism - persistent, usually painful erections not associated with sexual arousal.
Origin
Late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek priapismos, from priapizein 'be lewd', from Priapos (Greek form of Priapus).
Definition of priapism in US English:
priapism
nounˈprīəˌpizəmˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm
Medicine Persistent and painful erection of the penis.
Example sentencesExamples
- Erectile dysfunction drugs also can cause a rare condition called priapism, in which an erection does not go away, which can cause permanent damage to penis tissue.
- Although priapism can occur at any age, it is most common in men 20 to 50 years of age.
- Another important genitourinary problem is priapism: a painful, persistent erection due to vaso-occlusive obstruction of the venous drainage of the penis.
- Trazodone has been associated with priapism - persistent, usually painful erections not associated with sexual arousal.
- Certain medical conditions that cause the blood to thicken, or cause red blood cells to lose their flexibility and mobility may cause priapism.
Origin
Late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek priapismos, from priapizein ‘be lewd’, from Priapos (Greek form of Priapus).