benign prostatic hyperplasia

Definition of benign prostatic hyperplasia
National Cancer Institute

benign prostatic hyperplasia

(beh-NINE prah-STA-tik HY-per-PLAY-zhuh)
A benign (not cancer) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy and BPH.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms