Question

question 46
a persistent and painful erection is called:
a erectile dysfunction.
b balanitis.
c priapism.
d phimosis.

Explanation:

• Erectile dysfunction is difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection, not a persistent and painful one.
• Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis.
• Priapism is defined as a persistent (more than 4 hours) and painful erection.
• Phimosis is a condition where the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans.

Answer:

C. priapism