adjective
erectile
uh-REHK-tyl
adjective
1
Able to become rigid and swollen by filling with blood, as certain body tissue does.
"Erectile tissue lines the penis and clitoris."
"Erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition that can usually be treated."
How to Use Erectile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes body tissue capable of stiffening by engorging with blood.
Common pairings
erectile tissue
erectile dysfunction
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Etymology
From French érectile, built from Latin erectus ("raised up") plus the adjective suffix -ile.