Definition

A medication that helps men with erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis.

Example

The doctor prescribed sildenafil to help with his erectile dysfunction.

Conversation

Have you heard about sildenafil?

Yeah, I think it's used for treating erectile dysfunction, right?

Exactly! It helps increase blood flow to those areas.

That's interesting — I didn't know how it actually worked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sildenafil is a coined term, where 'sildenafil' does not have traditional roots in Latin, Greek, Old English, or Old French. It is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, specifically the 'sildenafil' name created by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, which does not have a historical etymology but is a unique identifier for the drug used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sildenafil' as a unique name created for a specific medication, which helps you remember that it is a modern term without traditional roots.

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