Transurethral incision of the prostate

Medical term · T

An operation used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) in which incisions are made in prostate tissue to relieve pressure on the urethra and ease urinary difficulties.

Word parts

transurethral = trans- + urethr/o

  • trans-Across, through.
  • urethr/oUrethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body.
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