priapist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is afflicted with a persistent and abnormal erection of the penis.

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Variants

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priapism , priapisms

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Etymology

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From the name of the Greek god Priapus, who was depicted as having an oversized penis.

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1. The term 'priapism' is derived from the name of the Greek god Priapus.

2. Priapus was often depicted carrying a large phallus, which was believed to symbolize his power and fertility.

3. In some myths, Priapus was said to be jealous of his wife, who was unfaithful to him, and would punish any intruders in his garden by castrating them.

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1. Erectile dysfunction: A condition characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

2. Impotence: An inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

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In Greek mythology, Priapus was the god of fertility, virility, and prosperity. He was often depicted with an oversized penis and was believed to protect gardens and orchards. In modern times, the term 'priapist' is used to refer to a person who is afflicted with a persistent and abnormal erection of the penis.

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3. mnemonics
   

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