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prostatitis

/prəʊˈstætɪtɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does prostatitis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be acute or chronic. It can cause symptoms such as pain, discomfort, and difficulty urinating.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with prostatitis and prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection."

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