transurethral resection
Abbreviations: TUR
Definition: Surgery performed on the prostate gland with a special instrument inserted through the urethra. (CNet) Also called a transurethral prostatectomy or transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP.
For more information: See urethra, resection, prostatectomy.
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