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Priapism

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Abnormally persistent erection of the penis in the absence of sexual desire.

Priapism can occur in persons with sickle cell anemia.

Named after Priapus, the Greek and Roman god of procreation, whose nude statues were placed in fields as scarecrows (where their attributes became well known).

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