erectile

adjective erec·tile \i-ˈrek-t^əl, -ˌtī(-ə)l\

: of or relating to an erection (sense 1)

Full Definition of ERECTILE

: of, relating to, or capable of undergoing physiological erection <erectile tissue> <erectile dysfunction>

: 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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Medical Dictionary

adjective erec·tile \i-ˈrek-t^əl, -ˌtīl\

: 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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