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What is the definition or description of: priapism?
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Prolonged erection: Priapism by definition, is it painful erection that lasts more than four hours. Prolonged erection results in low oxygen level in the erectile chambers which causes pain and potentially, permanent damage
Answered 11/28/2017
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