BPH
Medical term · B
Abbreviation for benign prostatic hyperplasia, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that obstructs the flow of urine.
Related terms
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Benign prostatic hyperplasiaA noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that obstructs the flow of urine. Often called BPH.
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Prostate glandA walnut-shaped gland at the base of the male bladder. It produces a fluid that forms part of semen.
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HyperplasiaIncreased production of cells in a normal tissue or organ; may be harmless or a sign of precancerous changes.
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BenignHarmless; often used to refer to a tumor that is not cancerous and does not usually spread.