transurethral resection of the prostate

Definitions of transurethral resection of the prostate
  1. noun
    removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia)
    synonyms: TURP
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    type of:
    resection
    surgical removal of part of a structure or organ
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