priapism

Meanings

• A prolonged and often painful erection of the penis, which persists beyond the point of sexual arousal or satisfaction.

  - "Despite his best efforts, John's priapism refused to subside."
  - "Priapism is a medical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment."
  - "The exact cause of priapism is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to certain medical conditions or medications."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with priapism
apism , prism , pismire , wisp , whisp , wispire

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Homophones

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1. preamps
   

2. priests
   

3. preambles
   

4. preams
   

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Variants

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priapism , priapisms

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Forms

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priapism (n), priapism (v), priapismic, priapically, priapistical, priapisticaly

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Etymology

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Named after Priapus, the ancient Greek god of fertility, who was often depicted as having an enormous and perpetually erect penis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Erectile dysfunction (ED): A common sexual disorder characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.

2. Penile curvature: A medical condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the penis, which can cause difficulties with sexual intercourse and may also result in psychological distress and anxiety.

3. Penile trauma: A medical condition characterized by injury or damage to the penis, which can result in a wide range of symptoms and complications, including pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, difficulty urinating, inability to achieve or maintain an erection, and psychological distress and anxiety.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, Priapus was believed to be the protector of gardens and orchards, as well as a guardian of livestock and their welfare. Priapus was also said to be the patron god of fertility, sexual potency, and virility. Priapus was often depicted as having an enormous and perpetually erect penis, which was said to be a symbol of his power and fertility. In modern times, Priapus is sometimes referred to as a phallic symbol or a fertility idol. Priapus is also mentioned in various works of literature, art, music, and other forms of cultural expression.

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