Priapism

/ˈpraɪəpɪzəm/
noun

A medical condition where a man's penis stays erect for a long time, often causing pain, and not related to sexual excitement.

The patient was rushed to the hospital for immediate treatment after suffering from priapism for several hours.
Visual representation of "priapism" - A medical condition where a man's penis stays erect for a long time, often causing pain, and not related to sexual excitement.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from priapism
  • treat priapism

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noun

A medical condition where a man's penis stays erect for a long time, often causing pain, and not related to sexual excitement.

The patient was rushed to the hospital for immediate treatment after suffering from priapism for several hours.
Visual representation of "priapism" - A medical condition where a man's penis stays erect for a long time, often causing pain, and not related to sexual excitement.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from priapism
  • treat priapism

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

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Medical Severity

Often indicates a serious health issue needing urgent care, not a joking matter.

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Due to his priapism, he was warned of potential long-term damage without immediate help.
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Technical Term

Used primarily in medical or formal discussions regarding health conditions.

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The urologist explained the risks associated with untreated priapism.
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Not Sexual

Despite involving erection, it's unrelated to sexual desire or pleasure.

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His priapism was a result of medication, not sexual arousal.
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Medical Severity

Often indicates a serious health issue needing urgent care, not a joking matter.

Illustration for Medical Severity
Due to his priapism, he was warned of potential long-term damage without immediate help.
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Technical Term

Used primarily in medical or formal discussions regarding health conditions.

Illustration for Technical Term
The urologist explained the risks associated with untreated priapism.
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Not Sexual

Despite involving erection, it's unrelated to sexual desire or pleasure.

Illustration for Not Sexual
His priapism was a result of medication, not sexual arousal.
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Medical Severity

Often indicates a serious health issue needing urgent care, not a joking matter.

Illustration for Medical Severity
Due to his priapism, he was warned of potential long-term damage without immediate help.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Technical Term

Used primarily in medical or formal discussions regarding health conditions.

Illustration for Technical Term
The urologist explained the risks associated with untreated priapism.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Sexual

Despite involving erection, it's unrelated to sexual desire or pleasure.

Illustration for Not Sexual
His priapism was a result of medication, not sexual arousal.
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