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Transurethral resection of the prostate

Description:

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate gland. It involves the removal of excess prostate tissue through the urethra, using a special instrument called a resectoscope.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A surgical procedure for treating an enlarged prostate.

Example sentence: My urologist recommended a transurethral resection of the prostate to alleviate my urinary symptoms.

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Sense 2:

Participial adjective: Pertaining to or resulting from transurethral resection of the prostate.

Example sentence: After my transurethral resection of the prostate, I experienced temporary urinary incontinence.

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Sense 3:

Gerund: The act or process of performing a transurethral resection of the prostate.

Example sentence: The transurethral resection of the prostate went smoothly, and the patient's symptoms improved afterwards.

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