Definition

Noun: 1. Inflammation of the prostate gland: A medical condition involving the swelling and irritation of the prostate, a small gland in males that produces seminal fluid. It is often characterized by symptoms such as pain in the perineal area (between the scrotum and anus) and difficulties with urination.

Usage

• Medical Diagnosis: The term is used in clinical and medical contexts to diagnose and describe a specific urological condition.
• Symptom Description: Used to explain a set of symptoms related to urinary and pelvic discomfort.

Advanced Usage

• Types of Prostatitis: In medical terminology, the condition is often categorized into specific types, such as acute bacterial prostatitis, chronic bacterial prostatitis, and chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), which is the most common form.

Variants and Related Words

• Prostatic (adjective): Relating to the prostate gland.
• Prostatitis is the standard noun form; there is no common verb form.

Synonyms

• Prostate inflammation: A direct descriptive synonym.
• Prostate gland infection: Used specifically when a bacterial cause is identified.

Notes on Meaning

The definition provided focuses on the inflammatory condition. It is distinct from other prostate issues like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, which is enlargement) or prostate cancer. The severity can range from mild, chronic discomfort to a severe, acute infection requiring immediate treatment.

Noun

1. inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever