The difference between Erection and Priapism
When used as nouns, erection means the act of building or putting up or together of something, whereas priapism means 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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Erection and Priapism
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Erection as a noun (uncountable):
The act of building or putting up or together of something; construction. Erection of a large tent
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Erection as a noun (countable):
Anything erected or built.
Examples:
"The Empire State Building was once the world's tallest erection."
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Erection as a noun (uncountable, physiology):
The physiological process by which erectile tissue, such as a penis or clitoris, becomes erect by being engorged with blood.
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Erection as a noun (uncountable, physiology, of a penis or clitoris):
The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.
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Erection as a noun (countable):
A penis or clitoris that is erect.
Examples:
"He placed his newspaper on his lap to hide his erection."
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Priapism as a noun (pathology):
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.
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Priapism as a noun:
Being obsessively focused on one's genitals or on the need for genital gratification.