enlarged prostate
Bigger male gland
An enlarged prostate is a condition in which the prostate gland increases in size, typically affecting men as they age.
The medical term is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Because the prostate surrounds the urethra, enlargement can cause urinary symptoms—frequent urination, weak stream, difficulty starting or stopping.
His doctor said the enlarged prostate was common for men his age.
- urinationReleasing fluid waste
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- urinary tractUrine drainage system
- glandSecreting body organ
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
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