Death erection
Death erection
A Death erection, also known as angel lust or terminal erection, is a post-mortem erection, technically a priapism, observed in the corpses of men who have been executed, particularly by hanging.
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɛθ ɪˈrɛkʃən/
Etymology
The term "Death erection" is a combination of the words "death", derived from Old English dēaþ, and "erection", from the Latin erectio, "a raising up". The term "angel lust" is a colloquialism that refers to the phenomenon's occurrence in deceased men.
Related terms
- Priapism: A condition that causes a persistent and often painful erection that can last for hours. It is not typically caused by sexual arousal.
- Rigor mortis: The postmortem rigidity of the muscles that usually sets in within one to four hours after death and lasts for up to four days.
- Hanging: A method of capital punishment where a person is put to death by suspension by the neck.
Explanation
The phenomenon of death erection is attributed to pressure on the cerebellum created by the noose. This pressure leads to a vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the brain and the expansion of the blood vessels in the genital area, causing an erection.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Death erection
- Wikipedia's article - Death erection
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