prostatism
Definition: A symptom resulting from compression or obstruction of the urethra, due most commonly to hyperplasia of the prostate; results in urinary difficulties and, occasionally, urinary retention.
For more information: See urethra, hyperplasia. See also a diagram showing how the urethra passes through the prostate.
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