priapism
[/ˈpraɪ.ə.pɪz.əm/]
nounmasculinepl: priapisms
priapismo
1. A persistent, usually painful erection of the penis unrelated to sexual desire or arousal, often caused by medical conditions, medications, or trauma
Priapism is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment to prevent permanent damage.
O priapismo é uma emergência médica que requer tratamento imediato para evitar danos permanentes.
2. A pathological condition in which the corpora cavernosa of the penis remain filled with blood
The patient was hospitalized with priapism lasting more than four hours.
O paciente foi hospitalizado com priapismo que durou mais de quatro horas.
Priapism is primarily discussed in medical and clinical contexts in both the United States and Brazil. It is named after Priapus, the Greek god of fertility and gardens. The condition is associated with sickle cell disease in African and African-diaspora populations, making it a clinically relevant concern in both countries. Healthcare providers in both nations treat it as a urological emergency requiring immediate intervention.
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