erectile
adjective
erec·tile
i-ˈrek-tᵊl 
-ˌtī(-ə)l
-ˌtī(-ə)l
1
: of, relating to, or capable of undergoing physiological erection
erectile tissue
2
: capable of being raised to an upright position
the erectile quills of a porcupine
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Stress and anxiety certainly can lead to erectile challenges, so can daily life and the luck of the draw.
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Saffron is a spice that's similarly known for enhancing one's mood, Susie notes, and has also been shown to improve erectile function in individuals taking antidepressants.
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Next to the prostate are nerves essential for erectile function.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Saffron is a spice that's similarly known for enhancing one's mood, Susie notes, and has also been shown to improve erectile function in individuals taking antidepressants.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Next to the prostate are nerves essential for erectile function.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024
If a guy is dealing with some erectile unpredictability, being able to communicate that instead of hide it.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Erectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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erectile
adjective
erec·tile
i-ˈrek-tᵊl
-ˌtīl
: capable of becoming erect
erectile tissue
erectile feathers of a bird
Medical Definition
erectile
adjective
erec·tile
i-ˈrek-tᵊl
-ˌtīl
-ˌtīl
: capable of being raised to an erect or elevated position
especially
: cavernous sense 2
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