Definition of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

1. Noun. Enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process.

Exact synonyms: Bph
Generic synonyms: Hyperplasia

Medical Definition of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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. Origin: Gr. Plassein = to form (06 Aug 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

benign lymphocytoma cutis
benign lymphoepithelial lesion
benign lymphoma of the rectum
benign mesothelioma
benign mesothelioma of genital tract
benign migratory glossitis
benign mucosal pemphigoid
benign myalgic encephalomyelitis
benign nasal tumour
benign neonatal convulsions
benign nephrosclerosis
benign paroxysmal peritonitis
benign paroxysmal postural vertigo
benign positional vertigo
benign prostatic hyperplasia (current term)
benign prostatic hyperplasia (current term)
benign prostatic hypertrophy
benign pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy
benign stupor
benign tertian malaria
benign tetanus
benign tumor
benign tumour
benign tumour
benin
Benin
Beninese
Benin franc
benis
beniseed

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