Meaning & use
Prostatism
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A condition involving urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged or obstructed prostate gland.
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The elderly patient's frequent urination and weak stream were attributed to prostatism.
Prostatism often develops gradually as the prostate enlarges with age.
A note on using this word
A somewhat dated clinical term; modern medicine more often uses 'benign prostatic hyperplasia' (BPH) to describe the underlying condition.
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