benign prostatic hyperplasia

noun

variants or benign prostatic hypertrophy

: enlargement of the prostate gland caused by a benign overgrowth of chiefly glandular tissue that occurs especially in men over 50 years old and that tends to obstruct urination by constricting the urethra

—abbreviation BPH

Examples of benign prostatic hyperplasia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, Cialis can also be used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023 An infection or inflammation of the prostate can cause blood in the urine, as can benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.1 BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland. —

Samantha Lauriello, Health, 25 Aug. 2023 For men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pumpkin seed oil may help alleviate symptoms. —

Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023 It has been traditionally used to alleviate symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), such as urinary difficulties and frequent urination. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023 Chronic inflammation in the prostate can contribute to conditions such as prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023 Low levels of iodine can contribute to an enlarged prostate and may increase the risk of prostate problems, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2023 Drugs that should not be taken with Paxlovid include some medications to treat conditions such as high cholesterol, gout, migraine, irregular heartbeat and benign prostatic hyperplasia. —

Janelle Chavez, CNN, 16 Mar. 2023 So can a bladder obstruction, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. —

Maggie O'Neill, Health, 13 Mar. 2023 See More

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of benign prostatic hyperplasia was in 1968

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Medical Definition

benign prostatic hyperplasia

noun

variants or benign prostatic hypertrophy

: benign proliferation of the epithelial and stromal cells of the prostate gland chiefly in the periurethral zone that is marked by enlargement of the prostate gland and obstruction of the flow of urine and that occurs especially in men over 50 years old

—abbreviation BPH