Prostate Mechanical Imager

**Semantic type:** Manufactured Object

**Definition:** A transrectal probe equipped with a pressure sensor array and position tracking sensor that translates the prostate's elastic properties into a digital three-dimensional map of the tested organ. Similar in concept to digital rectal examination (DRE), PMI can minimize subjectivity by providing an easy-to-use and accurate tool for visualizing abnormalities of the prostate.

**Synonyms:** - PMI - Prostate Mechanical Imaging