benign prostatic hypertrophy

hypertrophy /hy·per·tro·phy/ (hi-per´tro-fe) enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part due to increase in size of its constituent cells.hypertro´phic

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asymmetrical septal hypertrophy  (ASH) hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, sometimes specifically that in which the hypertrophy is localized to the interventricular septum.

benign prostatic hypertrophy  see under hyperplasia.

ventricular hypertrophy  hypertrophy of the myocardium of a ventricle, due to chronic pressure overload.

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Benign prostatic hypertrophy is an enlargement of the prostate that is not cancerous. However, it may cause problems with urinating or other symptoms.

Mentioned in: Prostate Ultrasound

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benign prostatic hypertrophy.

See benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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benign prostatic hypertrophy

Benign prostatic hyperplasia Urology A benign enlargement of the prostate, which is normal after age 50, 2º to ♂ hormones; BPH pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking urine flow Clinical Bladder-outlet obstruction, seen in 50% of ♂ ≥ age 60; excess enlargement may obstruct the urethra, causing urinary retention; 30+% require surgery. See Finasteride, TURP, Urinary retention.