erectile

Definition

Capable of being raised to an upright position.

Etymology

From French érectile, from Latin erectus, past participle of erigere, equivalent to erect + -ile.

Example Sentences

• "The penis and clitoris contain erectile tissue which responds to sexual stimulation."
• "The observation that topical application of nitroglycerin to the penis may lead to erection adequate for sexual intercourse (Talley and Crawley 1985) has stimulated several investigations on the efficacy of this potential mode of treatment of erectile dysfunction."