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priapism

Syllabification: (pri·a·pism)
Pronunciation: /ˈprīəˌpizəm/
Definition of priapism

noun

Medicine
  • persistent and painful erection of the penis.

Origin:

late Middle English: via late Latin from Greek priapismos, from priapizein 'be lewd', from Priapos (see Priapus)

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Definition of priapism in the British & World English dictionary