erectile dysfunction

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A medical condition characterized by a man's persistent inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It is a specific form of impotence.
Usage
  • The term "erectile dysfunction" is used in medical, clinical, and general contexts to describe the specific physiological condition. It is often abbreviated as ED.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Erectile dysfunction can be caused by both physical and psychological factors.
    • His doctor prescribed medication to treat his erectile dysfunction.
    • The study focused on the prevalence of erectile dysfunction in older men.
Advanced Usage
  • "to suffer from erectile dysfunction": to experience the condition.
    • Many men are reluctant to discuss suffering from erectile dysfunction.
  • "treatment for erectile dysfunction": medical or therapeutic interventions for the condition.
    • There are several effective treatments for erectile dysfunction available today.
Variants and Related Words
  • ED (n): A common abbreviation for "erectile dysfunction".
    • He was diagnosed with ED.
  • Impotence (n): A broader term for a man's inability to achieve an erection, orgasm, or ejaculation; often used synonymously with erectile dysfunction, though it can have wider connotations.
    • In many contexts, impotence refers specifically to erectile dysfunction.
Synonyms
  • Impotence: (in its specific sense) The inability to achieve an erection.
  • Erectile failure: A less common, more descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • Erectile dysfunction refers specifically to the dysfunction of the erectile process itself. It is distinct from other sexual dysfunctions such as low libido or premature ejaculation, though these conditions can co-occur.
Noun
  1. impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

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