Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A non-cancerous nodular enlargement of the prostate gland. It is characterized by the presence of epithelial cell nodules, and stromal nodules containing fibrous and smooth muscle elements. It is the most common urologic disorder in men, causing blockage of urine flow.

**Synonyms:** - BPH - BPH - Benign Hyperplasia of Prostate - Benign Hyperplasia of the Prostate - Benign Prostate Hyperplasia - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Prostate Adenoma - Prostatic Hyperplasia - benign prostatic hyperplasia - benign prostatic hypertrophy