erectile
adjective/ɪˈrɛktəl/
Frequency rank: #15,138 most common English word
Meaning
relating to bodily tissue that is capable of becoming rigid or erect, especially due to increased blood flow.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that erectile dysfunction can have both physical and psychological causes.
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