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The correct spelling is priapism. 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 psychologic…

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  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.Obsessive focus on one's genitals or on the need for genital gratification.

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