Definition

Noun: A penile implant is a medical device surgically placed inside the penis to allow a man with erectile dysfunction to achieve an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. It creates an artificial erection by mechanically stiffening the penis.

Usage

The term is used in medical, clinical, and personal health contexts. It is a formal and specific term. * The urologist recommended a penile implant after other treatments for erectile dysfunction were unsuccessful. * There are different types of penile implants, including inflatable and malleable models. * He discussed the risks and benefits of getting a penile implant with his doctor.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of the longer phrase "surgical placement of a penile implant."
• It can be specified further as an "inflatable penile implant" or a "malleable (or semi-rigid) penile implant," which describe the two main mechanical types.

Variants and Related Words

• Penile prosthesis: A direct synonym often used interchangeably in medical literature.
• Erectile device: A broader, less technical term that can refer to both surgical implants and external aids.
• Implant (noun): The general category of medical devices placed inside the body.

Synonyms

• Penile prosthesis

Related Phrases

• To receive/get a penile implant: To undergo the surgical procedure.
  • After years of medication, he decided to get a penile implant.
• Penile implant surgery: The surgical procedure itself.
  • The recovery time for penile implant surgery is several weeks.

Noun

1. an implant that creates an artificial erection