loading...| Preferred Name |
penile erection |
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| Synonyms |
penile erection, NOS penile tumescence |
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| Definitions |
The state of the penis when the erectile tissue becomes filled or swollen (tumid) with blood and causes the penis to become rigid and elevated. It is a complex process involving central nervous system; peripheral nervous systems; hormones; smooth muscles; and vascular functions. The hardening, enlarging and rising of the penis which often occurs in the sexually aroused male and enables sexual intercourse. Achieved by increased inflow of blood into the vessels of erectile tissue, and decreased outflow. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0043084 |
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| alternate name |
penile erections |
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| definition |
The state of the penis when the erectile tissue becomes filled or swollen (tumid) with blood and causes the penis to become rigid and elevated. It is a complex process involving central nervous system; peripheral nervous systems; hormones; smooth muscles; and vascular functions. The hardening, enlarging and rising of the penis which often occurs in the sexually aroused male and enables sexual intercourse. Achieved by increased inflow of blood into the vessels of erectile tissue, and decreased outflow. |
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| derived from | ||
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| has narrow synonym |
penile erection, NOS |
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| has related synonym |
penile tumescence |
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| is part of | ||
| label |
penile erection |
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| location | ||
| MeSH Descriptor ID | ||
| name |
erection |
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| prefixIRI |
GO:0043084 |
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| prefLabel |
penile erection |
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| short name |
erection |
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| Terminologia Embryologica |
E1.0.0.0.0.0.8 |
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