Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
Medical term · T
A heat therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) that uses microwaves to destroy prostate tissue that obstructs urine flow.
Word parts
transurethral = trans- + urethr/o
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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Antiretroviral drugs/therapyMedicines used to block the action of retroviruses (such as the HIV/AIDS virus) and the progress of infection. See also HAART, HIV and retrovirus.