Category: P
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Prostatorrhoea
Discharge of fluid from the prostate gland.
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Prostatocystitis
Inflammation of the prostatic urethra and the bladder.
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Prostatism
A disorder of the prostate gland, especially enlargement that blocks or inhibits urine flow. The condition induced by benign enlargement of the prostate gland. Any condition of the prostate gland that interferes with the flow of urine from the bladder. The condition is characterized by frequent uncomfortable urination and nocturia. Retention of urine may occur…
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Prostatic utricle
A sac branching off the urethra as it passes through the prostate gland. A small blind pouch of the urethra extending into the substance of the prostate gland. It is a remnant of the embryonic mullerian duct. The ejaculatory duct opens into or at the opening of the prostatic utricle.
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Prostatic massage
The removal of fluid from the prostate gland through the rectum.
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Prostatic hypertrophy
An enlargement of the prostate gland.
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Prostatic
Referring to or belonging to the prostate gland.
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Prostate trouble
Inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland (informal).
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Prospective
Applying to the future. Following what happens to selected patients. Pertaining to the future. When used to refer to prospectively collected data in a research study, “prospective” means that special care is taken that the desired data are obtained from all individuals starting as of a given date.
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Prop up
To support a person, e.g. with pillows.