Definitions for erectile dysfunction
erec·tile dys·func·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. erectile dysfunction, male erecticle dysfunction, EDnoun

   impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

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1. erectile dysfunctionnoun

   The inability of a man to obtain or sustain an erection. Abbreviation: ED

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1. Erectile dysfunction

   Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is the type of sexual dysfunction in which the penis fails to become or stay erect during sexual activity. It is the most common sexual problem in men. Through its connection to self-image and to problems in sexual relationships, erectile dysfunction can cause psychological harm. In about 80% of cases, physical causes can be identified. These include cardiovascular disease; diabetes mellitus; neurological problems, such as those following prostatectomy; hypogonadism; and drug side effects. About 10% of cases are psychological impotence, caused by thoughts or feelings; here, there is a strong response to placebo treatment. The term erectile dysfunction is not used for other disorders of erection, such as priapism. Treatment involves addressing the underlying causes, lifestyle modifications, and addressing psychosocial problems. In many cases, treatment is attempted by drugs, specifically PDE5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil), which dilate blood vessels, allowing more blood to flow through the spongy tissue of the penis (akin to opening a valve further in order to allow more water to enter a fire hose). Other treatments, less commonly used, include prostaglandin pellets, inserted in the urethra; smooth-muscle relaxants and vasodilators, injected into the penis; penile implants; penis pumps; and vascular reconstructive surgery.

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1. erectile dysfunction

   Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is a type of sexual disorder characterized by the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. This condition can be the result of various physical or psychological factors such as heart disease, diabetes, hormone imbalances, stress, anxiety, or depression. It's important to note that occasional difficulty achieving an erection is not necessarily a cause for concern - persistent issues, however, might require medical attention.

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1. Erectile dysfunction

   Erectile dysfunction is sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual performance. A penile erection is the hydraulic effect of blood entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the penis. The process is often initiated as a result of sexual arousal, when signals are transmitted from the brain to nerves in the penis. The most important organic causes are cardiovascular disease and diabetes, neurological problems, hormonal insufficiencies and drug side effects. Psychological impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to thoughts or feelings rather than physical impossibility; this is somewhat less frequent but often can be helped. Notably in psychological impotence, there is a strong response to placebo treatment. Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is about ideas of physical well being, can have severe psychological consequences. Besides treating the underlying causes such as potassium deficiency or arsenic contamination of drinking water, the first line treatment of erectile dysfunction consists of a trial of PDE5 inhibitor drugs. In some cases, treatment can involve prostaglandin tablets in the urethra, injections into the penis, a penile prosthesis, a penis pump or vascular reconstructive surgery.

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1. Erectile Dysfunction

   The inability in the male to have a PENILE ERECTION due to psychological or organ dysfunction.

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1. • Dysfunction
   • Impotence

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of erectile dysfunction in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of erectile dysfunction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of erectile dysfunction in a Sentence

1. Noam Kitrey:

   There is no scientific evidence to support shock wave therapy for patients with other causes of erectile dysfunction – neurological problems, psychological erectile dysfunction, or patients after major pelvic surgery such as a radical prostatectomy or pelvic irradiation.

2. Paul Gittens:

   Adrenaline is an anti-erection chemical and is the main driver in the fight-or-flight response, when men have had failed attempts at sex, or they have developed anxiety and stress because of previous failed attempts, adrenaline kicks in and contributes to erectile dysfunction by shifting the blood away from the penis. The term' psychological erectile dysfunction' puts the blame on the man. I prefer to call it' adrenaline-mediated erectile dysfunction.'.

3. Kiki Freedman:

   We were seeing digital health companies primarily focusing on stigmatized issues in men's health, such as hair loss or erectile dysfunction, i started thinking : Is that a model for safe, discreet, affordable abortion access ?

4. Jon Goulding:

   There are lots of effective treatments for erectile dysfunction if it does develop, so don’t suffer in silence.

5. Mary Lou Marzian:

   My point is to illustrate how intrusive and ridiculous it is for elected officials to be inserting themselves into private and personal medical decisions, a health-care practitioner shall... prescribe a drug for erectile dysfunction only to a man who is currently married.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=erectile dysfunction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Erectile_Dysfunction
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erectile_Dysfunction
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=erectile dysfunction