05/20/2021
Why is it called a priapism, anyway?
It is named for the Greek god of fertility, Priapus.
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In Greek mythology, Priapus (/praɪˈeɪpəs/;[1] Ancient Greek: Πρῐ́ᾱπος, Príāpos) is a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent er****on, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He ...
