benign prostatic hyperplasia

American  

noun

1. a benign condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged due to an increase in the number of prostatic cells, usually affecting the flow of urine.

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benign prostatic hyperplasia Scientific  

/ hī′pər-plā′zhə /

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of benign prostatic hyperplasia

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The word “benign” in benign prostatic hyperplasia means the prostate isn’t cancerous.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

An enlarged prostate, known also as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a noncancerous condition that occurs frequently among older men.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Often the cause is an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2017

Blood in the urine is another symptom, as is erectile dysfunction. However, there could be a variety of other causes of these problems, like benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlarged prostate, a noncancerous condition that's common in older men​.​​ ​

From US News • Mar. 2, 2016

Proscar is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, better known as an enlarged prostate.

From Time • Mar. 21, 2014