erectile function

Male arousal capacity

Erectile function is the physiological ability to achieve and maintain an erection.

The term appears almost exclusively in medical contexts, where it's often paired with dysfunction: The medication can impair erectile function.

Doctors assess erectile function when diagnosing sexual health issues or evaluating side effects of treatments.

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physiological capacity

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Inability to achieve rigidity

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