erection

noun erec·tion \i-ˈrek-shən\

: the state in which a body part (such as the penis) becomes firm and swollen because of sexual excitement; also : the penis when it is in such a state

: the act or process of building or erecting something

Full Definition of ERECTION

a : the state marked by firm turgid form and erect position of a previously flaccid bodily part containing cavernous tissue when that tissue becomes dilated with blood

b : an occurrence of such a state in the penis or clitoris

: the act or process of erecting something : construction

: something erected

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First Known Use of ERECTION

15th century

Related to ERECTION

Synonyms: construction, structure

Rhymes with ERECTION

abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection

Medical Dictionary

erection

noun erec·tion \i-ˈrek-shən\

Medical Definition of ERECTION

: the state marked by firm turgid form and erect position of a previously flaccid bodily part containing cavernous tissue when that tissue becomes dilated with blood

: an occurrence of erection in the penis or clitoris