- enlargement of the prostate gland
- expansion of the gland surrounding the male urethra at the base of the bladder
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
enlargement of the prostate gland
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gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… … Medical dictionary
