prostatism

American  

[pros-tuh-tiz-uhm] / ˈprɒs təˌtɪz əm /

noun

1. symptoms of prostate disorder, especially obstructed urination, arising from benign enlargement or chronic disease of the prostate gland.

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Etymology

Origin of prostatism

First recorded in 1895–1900; prostate + -ism

Example Sentences

In the milder forms of prostatism position occasionally seems to have some influence in helping to empty the bladder.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

We have abundant additional evidence of the role of psychotherapy in prostatism.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Graves' disease being undoubtedly a ductless gland disease, while prostatism is due entirely to mechanical obstruction.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

It would seem evident from the foregoing story of organo-therapy for prostatic hypertrophy that sufferers from prostatism are probably as prone to suggestion as patients with Graves' disease.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

And much improvement was seen after castration in those who previously suffered from prostatism.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)