Correct spelling for the English word "clitorism" is [klˈɪtəɹˌɪzəm], [klˈɪtəɹˌɪzəm], [k_l_ˈɪ_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_z_ə_m] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
1. Prolonged and usually painful erection of the clitoris, the analogue of priapism. 2. Clitoridauxe.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The term "clitorism" does not have widely recognized etymology as it is not a commonly used or recognized word. It appears to be a neologism, potentially coined to complement or resemble existing medical terms related to the clitoris or to describe a condition or concept related to the clitoris. However, it is important to note that the word "clitorism" does not have a standard definition within medical or academic literature.