erectile
Capable of being raised to an upright positionCapable of being raised to an upright position.
» Oestrogen deficiency in men causes erectile dysfunction.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Capable of being raised to an upright position.
capable of being raised to an upright position
(not comparable)Capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid.
The penis and clitoris contain erectile tissue which responds to sexual stimulation.
filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood
Examples
10 sentencesOestrogen deficiency in men causes erectile dysfunction.
Estrogen deficiency in men causes erectile dysfunction.
Viagra's impacts on erectile dysfunction were an unexpected — and lucrative — surprise.
deDie Wirkung von Viagra auf Erektionsstörungen war eine unerwartete – und lukrative – Überraschung.
Have you taken a medication for erectile dysfunction within the last 24 hours?
deHaben Sie in den letzten 24 Stunden ein Medikament gegen Erektionsstörungen eingenommen?
Every third man over 40 faces erectile problems that damage the harmony of his relationship.
deJeder dritte Mann über 40 wird mit Erektionsproblemen konfrontiert, die der Harmonie in seiner Partnerschaft schaden.
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
From French érectile, from Latin erectus, past participle of erigere, equivalent to erectFrom French érectile, from Latin erectus, past participle of erigere, equivalent to erect + -ile.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- filled with vascular sinuses and capable of becoming distended and rigid as the result of being filled with blood:cavernous