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To: mph who wrote (984)4/14/2002 7:54:53 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 6346
 
actually, I believe that priapism is an actual physical malady. yup, just checked the definition, and not really a pleasant one at that.

dictionary.com

Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal.

\Pri"a*pism\, n. [L. priapismus, Gr. ?, from Priapus the god of procreation, the penis, Gr. ?: cf. F. priapisme.] (Med.) More or less permanent erection and rigidity of the penis, with or without sexual desire.