benign prostatic hyperplasia

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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.

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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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Noun

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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