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erectile dysfunction
noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence
Examples of erectile dysfunction in a Sentence
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His romantic escapades lead him to an unconventional erectile dysfunction doctor and an experimental drug.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 June 2024
The samples were taken from study participants who had been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction (ED) and were in the hospital to undergo surgery for penile implants to treat the condition at the University of Miami between August and September 2023.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 19 June 2024
Lower levels of testosterone are accompanied by a multitude of symptoms, including but not limited to loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, hot flashes, bone loss, cognitive impairment, mood changes, diminished energy, and worsening of preexisting heart and vascular problems.
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Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Price and health care access have long been formidable barriers for men seeking treatment for erectile dysfunction.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
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“Erectile dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile%20dysfunction. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
erectile dysfunction
noun
: chronic inability to achieve or maintain an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse : impotence sense 2
—abbreviation ED
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