A prolonged and commonly painful erection of the penis that occurs without sexual stimulation is called

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Priapism is a medical emergency that occurs when there is an overabundance of blood in the blood vessels of the penis, causing it to remain erect for an extended period of time (typically more than four hours), which can be extremely painful. This condition can sometimes result from certain medications, such as antidepressants or blood thinners, or from medical conditions like leukemia or sickle cell anemia, and can lead to permanent damage or loss of the penis if left untreated. Phimosis, prostatitis, orchitis, and vesiculitis do not involve prolonged or painful erections.

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