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erectile tissue

 

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Noun erectile tissue has 1 sense
  1. erectile tissue - vascular tissue capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid
    --1 is a kind of
    animal tissue
    --1 is a part of erectile organ

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Erectile Tissue

Erectile tissue refers to a specialized type of tissue found in certain organs of the body that becomes engorged with blood, causing the organ to become firm and erect.

1. Noun - Anatomy

In anatomy, erectile tissue refers to a spongy tissue that fills with blood and facilitates the expansion and stiffening of certain organs, such as the penis, clitoris, and nipples, during sexual arousal.

Example Sentence: The erectile tissue in the penis allows for the increase in blood flow necessary for achieving and maintaining an erection.

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2. Adjective - Local

Locally, erectile tissue can be used as an adjective to describe any tissue or structure that exhibits similar properties of becoming engorged and swollen.

Example Sentence: The local application of the topical cream led to the temporary enlargement of the erectile tissue on his lips.

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