PRIAPISMUS
\pɹˈa͡ɪəpˌɪsməs], \pɹˈaɪəpˌɪsməs], \p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_ə_p_ˌɪ_s_m_ə_s]\
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Constant and distressing erection, without any voluptuous idea or desire for venery. It is often symptomatic; and sometimes the immediate result of morbific causes, - of the action of cantharides, for example. The application of cold liquids to the penis, and the internal use of opium and camphor, are the means usually had recourse to for its removal.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.