priapism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal

WordNet

Pri"a*pism noun
Etymology
L. priapismus, Gr. , from Priapus the god of procreation, the penis, Gr. : cf. F. priapisme.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) More or less permanent erection and rigidity of the penis, with or without sexual desire.

Webster 1913