priapism

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

• From Latin priapismus, from Priapus -ism, from Ancient Greek πριαπισμός.