Meanings
- uncountableA connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis, causing abnormal curvature.
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Synonyms & antonyms
nounA connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis, causing abnormal curvature.
Origin
Named after the French surgeon François Gigot de la Peyronie (1678–1747).
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Peyronie's disease. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Peyronie's%20disease
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