Definition of PRIAPISM

priapism

Meanings

Plural: priapisms

Noun

  • condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal
  • A potentially painful or harmful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state (despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation), often as a result of a spinal injury.
  • The obsessive focus on one's genitals or on the need for genital gratification.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin priapismus, from Priapus (“the god of procreation, the penis”) + -ism, from Ancient Greek πριαπισμός (priapismós).

Scrabble Score: 14

priapism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
priapism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 17

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