ERECTION

Erection

An erection is a physiological phenomenon of the male genitalia of many species, in which the penis becomes firmer, engorged and enlarged. Penile erection is the result of a complex interaction of psychological, neural, vascular and endocrine factors, and is often associated with sexual arousal or sexual attraction, although erections can also be spontaneous. The shape, angle and direction of an erection varies considerably in humans.

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erection

Noun

  1. The act of building or putting up or together of something; construction.
  2. Anything erected or built.
    The Empire State Building was once the world's tallest erection.
  3. The physiological process by which erectile tissue, such as a penis or clitoris, becomes erect by being engorged with blood.
  4. The state or quality of being erect from engorgement with blood.
  1. A penis or clitoris that is erect.
    He placed his newspaper on his lap to hide his erection.


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