erectile dysfunction

noun

: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence

Examples of erectile dysfunction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are other options available that could be more affordable while still addressing the underlying issue of erectile dysfunction. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2023 Several retailers have recently launched telehealth programs that let patients pick their medical concern off a menu of options, from hair loss and erectile dysfunction to acne and ear infections. Katie Palmer, STAT, 30 Oct. 2023 When most people think of erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments, pills like Viagra and Cialis often come to mind. Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 26 Oct. 2023 Willingham also credits onetime presidential candidate Bob Dole with opening up the public conversation about erectile dysfunction, a common condition among all cocked folk that nevertheless remains a persistent source of shame for many. Vulture, 25 Oct. 2023 Last fall, the company launched Amazon Clinic, a virtual health service that provides treatment for common conditions like acne, erectile dysfunction and pinkeye. Caroline O'Donovan, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023 Over 30 million men in the United States experience erectile dysfunction. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023 Are there alternatives to Viagra for treating erectile dysfunction? Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023 Common medications such as oral decongestants (pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine), erectile dysfunction meds (a.k.a. Cassie Shortsleeve, Men's Health, 28 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of erectile dysfunction was in 1970

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Cite this Entry

“Erectile dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile%20dysfunction. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.

Medical Definition

erectile dysfunction

noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence sense 2
abbreviation ED
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