pri·a·pism   (prī'ə-pĭz'əm)    n.  Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal. [French priapisme, from Late Latin priāpismus, from Greek priāpismos, from priāpizein, to have an erection, from Priāpos, Priapus.]

Main Entry: pri·a·pism
Pronunciation: 'prI-&-"piz-&m
Function: noun
: an abnormal, more or less persistent, and often painful erectionof the penis; especially : one caused by disease rather than sexual desire
Priáaápus /prI-'A-p&s/, Greek mythological character. A god of gardens and fertility,Priapus was the son of Aphrodite, who disowned him because he had a grotesque little body with a huge penis. He was a member of the retinue of the god Dionysus and chased after nymphs.

priapism pri·a·pism (prī'ə-pĭz'əm)
n.
Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal.

priapism

a persistent, painful erection of the penis unaccompanied by sexual excitation or desire.

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