What Does the Word Priapismic Mean?

: an abnormal often painful persistent erection of the penis.

What does Priapismic mean?

Priapism is a long-lasting painful erection. It can cause permanent damage to your penis if not treated quickly.

Where does the word priapism come from?

priapism (n.)

"morbidly persistent erection of the penis," 1620s, from Late Latin priapismus, from Greek priapismos (also "lewdness"), from priapizein "to be lewd," from Priapos, the name of the god of male reproductive power. See priapic + -ism.