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Prostatic Obstruction
A disorder characterized by compression of the urethra secondary to enlargement of the prostate gland. This results in voiding difficulties (straining to void, slow urine stream, and incomplete emptying of the bladder). (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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