Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erection
noun
/ɪˈrɛkʃən/
Definition
The act of raising or being raised into a vertical position.
Examples
- During the process of sexual arousal, the male body experiences an erection.
- The doctor explained the different factors that can affect an erection.
- In some animals, the erection is necessary for reproduction.
Meaning
In a medical context, an erection refers to the state in which the penis or clitoris becomes firm, engorged, and enlarged, typically as a result of sexual arousal.
Synonyms
- uprightness
- raise
- elevation
