Penile implant
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| Penile implant | |
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| Term | Penile implant |
| Short definition | penile implant - (pronounced) (PEE-Nil IM plant) A solid rod or inflatable device that is inserted into the penis (an external male reproductive organ) during a surgical procedure. The implant makes it possible to have and maintain an erection. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
penile implant - (pronounced) (PEE-Nil IM plant) A solid rod or inflatable device that is inserted into the penis (an external male reproductive organ) during a surgical procedure. The implant makes it possible to have and maintain an erection. Penile implants are used to treat erectile dysfunction or impotence
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Penile implant
- Wikipedia's article - Penile implant
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