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erectile
adjective erec·tile \i-ˈrek-təl, -ˌtī(-ə)l\
: of or relating to an erection (sense 1)
Full Definition of ERECTILE
1
: of, relating to, or capable of undergoing physiological erection <erectile tissue> <erectile dysfunction>
2
: capable of being raised to an upright position <the erectile quills of a porcupine>
— erec·til·i·ty \-ˌrek-ˈti-lə-tē\ noun
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First Known Use of ERECTILE
1830
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erectile
adjective erec·tile \i-ˈrek-təl, -ˌtīl\
Medical Definition of ERECTILE
: capable of being raised to an erect position; especially : cavernous 2
—erec·til·i·ty \-ˌrek-ˈtil-ət-ē\ noun, plural erec·til·i·ties
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