Persistent, painful erection that occurs when blood cannot escape from erectile tissue is called:

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Priapism is a persistent, painful erection that occurs when blood cannot escape from erectile tissue. Hypospadias is a condition in males where the urethral opening is not at the tip of the penis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Paraphimosis is a medical emergency where the foreskin cannot be retracted from the glans penis. Epispadias is a rare congenital condition where the urethra is located on the upper side of the penis.

Persistent, Painful Erection That Occurs When Blood Cannot Escape from Erectile