nocturnal penile tumescence

nocturnal penile tumescence
tumescence or erection of the penis when sleeping at night; see under test.

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  • Tumescence — is the quality or state of being tumescent or swollen. Tumescence usually refers to the normal engorgement with blood (vascular congestion) of the erectile tissues, marking sexual excitation and possible readiness for sexual activity. The… …   Wikipedia

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  • Tumescence pénienne nocturne — La tumescence pénienne nocturne (TPN) ou érection nocturne est la survenue spontanée d une érection du pénis pendant le sommeil ou le réveil (érection matinale). Tous les hommes (depuis les nourrissons jusqu aux personnes âgées) sans dysfonction… …   Wikipédia en Français

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  • Erectile dysfunction — Impotent redirects here. For the classification of poverty, see impotent poor. Erectile dysfunction Classification and external resources ICD 10 F52.2, N48.4 …   Wikipedia

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