erectile dysfunction

noun

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

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This can contribute to infertility, low libido and even be a direct cause of erectile dysfunction. Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Lower libido, erectile dysfunction in men, difficulties with arousal in women, and trouble reaching orgasm for everyone. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025 This contrasts to 8% in men 20-29 and 11% in the 30-39 age group, based on a study of the general prevalence of erectile dysfunction across several countries. Danielle Sukenik, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025 No clinical studies support the use of ExtenZe for erectile dysfunction. Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for erectile dysfunction

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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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“Erectile dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile%20dysfunction. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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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