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adjective erec·tile \ i-ˈrek-tᵊl , -ˌtī(-ə)l \

Definition of erectile

1 :of, relating to, or capable of undergoing physiological erection

erectile tissue

2 :capable of being raised to an upright position

the erectile quills of a porcupine

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erectility

play \i-ˌrek-ˈti-lə-tē\ noun

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By comparison, military bands account for $437 million of the Pentagon’s budget, and some $84 million is spent treating erectile dysfunction.

— zeke j miller, Time, "President Trump Has Taken a Key Step to Implement His Transgender Military Ban," 25 Aug. 2017
The center also offers advanced urological technology services, such as low-intensity shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain.

— ginger christ, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Clinic launches Center for Men's Health," 1 Aug. 2017
By contrast, the military spent $84 million on Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction for active-duty troops, eligible family members and retirees in 2014, the Military Times reported. . . . . . . .

— bloomberg news, NOLA.com, "Pentagon pushes back on Trump changes to transgender policy," 27 July 2017
By contrast, the military spent $84 million on Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction in 2014 alone, the Military Times reported.

— jennifer epstein, Bloomberg.com, "Tweets Before Policy as Trump Bans Transgender Service Members," 27 July 2017
By comparison, in 2014 the Department of Defense spent more than $84 million on medications to treat erectile dysfunction, like Viagra.

— krishna thakker, Fortune, "Banning Transgender in the Military: It’s Not About the Money," 27 July 2017
Also, the military spends about $84 million every year on erectile dysfunction medications.

— petula dvorak, Washington Post, "Trump’s war on inclusiveness is really a war on American reality," 27 July 2017
Sildenafil is the ingredient that makes erectile dysfunction drug Viagra work.

— david j. neal, miamiherald, "Recall alert: This coffee contains similar ingredient found in Viagra," 18 July 2017
A. Dutasteride (Avodart) has been linked to both erectile dysfunction and low libido (PeerJ, online, March 9, 2017).

— teresa graedon, The Seattle Times, "Red yeast rice sends cholesterol plunging," 25 June 2017

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Definition of erectile for English Language Learners

: of or relating to an erection (sense 1)

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adjective erec·tile \ i-ˈrek-tᵊl , -ˌtīl \

medical Definition of erectile

:capable of being raised to an erect or elevated position; especially :cavernous 2

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