priapism

pri·a·pism

noun \ˈprī-ə-ˌpiz-əm\

Definition of PRIAPISM

: an abnormal, more or less persistent, and often painful erection of the penis; especially : one caused by disease rather than sexual desire

Biographical Note for PRIAPISM

Pri·a·pus \prī-ˈā-pəs\ Greek mythological character. A god of gardens and fertility, Priapus was the son of Aphrodite, who disowned him because he had a grotesque little body with a huge penis. He was a member of the retinue of the god Dionysus and chased after nymphs.