die Erektion
Translation
erection
Examples
Das Medikament kann eine Erektion fördern.
The medication can promote an erection.
Stress kann eine Erektion beeinträchtigen.
Stress can impair an erection.
Grammar Patterns
to have/get an erection He has an erection.
to promote an erection The medication can promote an erection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gliedsteife, Versteifung
Etymology
From Latin 'erectio' (a setting up, raising), from 'erigere' (to raise, set up). It's an internationalism, cognate with English 'erection'.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to the English 'erection', making it very easy to remember. It's a medical term used across many languages.