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
Noun
Singular:
priapism
Plural:
priapismsOrigin 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
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From Latin priapismus, from Ancient Greek, from Priapus the god of procreation, the penis.
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