Medical Definition of Benign prostatic hypertrophy

1. A benign enlargement of the prostate gland begins normally after age 50 years probably secondary to the effects of male hormones. If significant enlargement occurs, it may pinch off te urethra making urination difficult or impossible. See: urinary retention. (06 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

benign lymphocytoma cutis
benign lymphoepithelial lesion
benign lymphoma of the rectum
benign mesothelioma
benign migratory glossitis
benign myalgic encephalomyelitis
benign nasal tumour
benign neonatal convulsions
benign nephrosclerosis
benign paroxysmal peritonitis
benign paroxysmal postural vertigo
benign positional vertigo
benign prostatic hyperplasia
benign prostatic hypertrophy (current term)
benign pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy
benign stupor
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