pri·a·pism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (
pr-pzm)
n.
Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal.
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[French priapisme, from Late Latin pripismus, from Greek pripismos, from pripizein, to have an erection, from Pripos, Priapus.]
pri·a·pism (
pr-pzm)
n.
Main Entry: pri·a·pism
Pronunciation: 'prI-&-"piz-&m
Function: noun
:
an abnormal, more or less persistent, and often painful erection of the penis; especially : one caused by disease rather than sexual desire
Pri·a·pus /prI-'A-p&s/, Greek mythological character. A god of gardens and fertility, Priapus was the son of Aphrodite, who disowned him because he had a grotesque little body with a huge penis. He was a member of the retinue of the god Dionysus and chased after nymphs.