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erectile

[ih-rek-tl, -til, -tahyl] / ɪˈrɛk tl, -tɪl, -taɪl /


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Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work by dilating blood vessels to allow more blood to flow through, were first developed to treat high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Erectile dysfunction can affect about half of men over 40, according to the NHS.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2023

Erectile dysfunction can precede a heart attack by about five years, he said, and can be an early signal that there are other underlying risk factors.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

Erectile dysfunction, for example, can be caused by cardiovascular issues, depression, and even musculoskeletal problems like cauda equina syndrome—three things that can’t be treated with an ED drug.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2022

Erectile swelling of the inferior turbinated bodies is due to engorgement of the venous spaces contained in the mucous membrane.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander




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