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priapismic

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pri⋅a⋅pism

  [prahy-uh-piz-uhm]
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–noun
1. Pathology. continuous, usually nonsexual erection of the penis, esp. due to disease.
2. prurient behavior or display.
Origin:
1580–90; Priap(us) + -ism

Related forms:
pri⋅a⋅pis⋅mic, adjective
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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.
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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.

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