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prostatism
(prosītә-tiz″әm)
a symptom complex resulting from compression or obstruction of the urethra, due most commonly to hyperplasia of the prostate; symptoms include diminution in the caliber and force of the urinary stream, hesitancy in initiating urination, inability to terminate urination abruptly (with resultant dribbling), a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying, and occasionally,
urinary retention.

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