Category:GO:0060407 ! negative regulation of penile erection

name: negative regulation of penile erection
namespace: biological_process
def: "Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the rate, frequency or extent of penile erection. Penile erection is the hardening, enlarging and rising of the penis which often occurs in the sexually aroused male and enables sexual intercourse. Achieved by increased inflow of blood into the vessels of erectile tissue, and decreased outflow." [GOC:dph, GOC:tb]
is_a: GO:0051241 ! negative regulation of multicellular organismal process
is_a: GO:0060405 ! regulation of penile erection
is_a: GO:2000242 ! negative regulation of reproductive process
relationship: negatively_regulates: GO:0043084 ! penile erection
intersection_of: GO:0065007 ! biological regulation
intersection_of: negatively_regulates GO:0043084 ! penile erection

AmiGO <GOterm>GO:0060407</GOterm>
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