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Peyronie's disease

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəniːz/

Definition of Peyronie's disease

noun

[mass noun]
  • a condition in which a fibrous region forms in the erectile tissue of the penis, causing pain and curvature during erection.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after F. de la Peyronie (1678–1747), French physician

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