benign prostatic hyperplasia
Definition
Noun: A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, a common condition in aging men where the prostate grows and may press on the urethra, potentially causing urinary difficulties. It is considered a normal part of the aging process for many.
Usage
This term is used in medical contexts to describe a specific, benign (non-cancerous) condition. * The doctor diagnosed the patient's urinary symptoms as benign prostatic hyperplasia. * Benign prostatic hyperplasia is very common in men over the age of 50. * Treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia can range from medication to surgical procedures.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often abbreviated as BPH in clinical notes and discussions.
- The urologist noted the patient's history of BPH.
Variants and Related Words
- BPH (noun): The standard medical abbreviation for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Prostatic hyperplasia (noun): A more general term that may or may not specify the benign nature; the full term "benign prostatic hyperplasia" is preferred for clarity.
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (noun): A historical and sometimes still used synonym, though "hyperplasia" (increase in cell number) is the more accurate pathological description compared to "hypertrophy" (increase in cell size).
Synonyms
- Enlarged prostate (noun): A common, non-technical term for the condition.
Noun
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enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process
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