Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by a persistent and often painful erection of the penis without sexual desire or stimulation: Priapism is a urological emergency where an erection lasts for more than four hours and is not relieved by orgasm. It is typically unrelated to sexual arousal and can cause tissue damage if not treated promptly.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The patient was admitted to the emergency room with a case of priapism.
  • Priapism is a known potential side effect of certain medications.

Advanced Usage

• "Ischemic priapism": The most common and severe form, characterized by little or no blood flow out of the penis, leading to pain and a rigid erection.
  • Ischemic priapism requires immediate medical intervention to prevent permanent damage.
• "Non-ischemic priapism": A less common form caused by unregulated blood flow into the penis, often less painful and not as rigid.
  • Non-ischemic priapism may sometimes resolve without invasive treatment.

Variants and Related Words

• Priapic (adj): Relating to or resembling a phallus; or, characterized by excessive sexual drive. (Note: This is a related adjective, not a direct variant of the medical condition "priapism").
  • The statue had a priapic symbol.
• Priapus (n): In Greek and Roman mythology, a god of fertility, often depicted with an exaggerated, permanent erection.
  • The garden was guarded by a statue of Priapus.

Synonyms

• Persistent erection (medical term).
• Penile erection, prolonged (clinical description).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

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Related Idioms

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Noun

1. condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal