priapism

[ prahy-uh-piz-uh m ]

/ ˈpraɪ əˌpɪz əm /

Pathology. continuous, usually nonsexual erection of the penis, especially due to disease.

prurient behavior or display.

Origin of priapism

First recorded in 1580–90; Priap(us) + -ism

pri·a·pis·mic, adjective

prf, prf., priam, priapean, priapic, priapism, priapitis, priapus, pribilof islands, price, price break

priapism

/ (ˈpraɪəˌpɪzəm) /

pathol prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc

C17: from Late Latin priāpismus, ultimately from Greek Priapus

priapism

[ prī′ə-pĭz′əm ]

Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal.