Dihydrotestosterone
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A form of the hormone testosterone that spurs the prostate gland to enlarge (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
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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TestosteroneA male hormone that occurs in small amounts in women and can be used as a part of hormone replacement therapy
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HyperplasiaIncreased production of cells in a normal tissue or organ; may be harmless or a sign of precancerous changes.