Erectile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹɛktaɪl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Erectile is an adjective meaning Capable of being raised to an upright position.
Meaning
Capable of being raised to an upright position.
More Meanings
- (biology, medicine, of tissue) Capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid.
Example Sentences
The penis and clitoris contain erectile tissue which responds to sexual stimulation.
The observation that topical application of nitroglycerin to the penis may lead to erection adequate for sexual intercourse (Talley and Crawley 1985) has stimulated several investigations on the efficacy of this potential mode of treatment of erectile dysfunction.
Synonyms for erectile
Depending on context, synonyms include expansive, erect, upright, cavernous, vertical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include erect, upright, expansive, cavernous, vertical, erectable.
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