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benign prostatic hyperplasia
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benign prostatic hyperplasia
n.
A nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland commonly occurring in men after the age of 50, and sometimes leading to compression of the urethra and obstruction of the flow of urine.
benign prostatic hyperplasia  (hpr-plzh)
Benign enlargement of the prostate gland commonly occurring in men after the age of 50, and sometimes causing compression of the urethra and obstruction of urine flow.
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Noun1.benign prostatic hyperplasia - enlarged prostate; appears to be part of the natural aging process
BPH
hyperplasia - abnormal increase in number of cells
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