prostatitis

noun

pros·​ta·​ti·​tis ˌprä-stə-ˈtī-təs How to pronounce prostatitis (audio)
: inflammation of the prostate gland

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The study mentioned above found that bee pollen effectively reduced the inflammatory marker IL-8 in men with prostatitis. Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024 Acute prostatitis starts suddenly and is often severe. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024 Sitting on its own, however, doesn’t typically spark a bout of prostatitis. Laurie Saloman, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2023 Prostate infections or prostatitis, one of the most common urinary tract issues in adults, are notorious for recurrence as antibiotics often can’t penetrate tissue deep enough to kill all the bacteria. Popular Science, 12 Oct. 2023 In 2018, Breed began feeling the familiar symptoms of prostatitis. Popular Science, 12 Oct. 2023 Another solution for people with prostatitis, or anyone who wants to avoid prostatitis, is to buy a prostate-friendly soft cushion seat. Laurie Saloman, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2023 Chronic inflammation in the prostate can contribute to conditions such as prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023 Some signs that may indicate prostatitis include burning, difficulty urinating or pain during urination, pain during ejaculation, or pain in your abdomen or lower back. Ashley Martens, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prostatitis was in 1842

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“Prostatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostatitis. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

prostatitis

noun
pros·​ta·​ti·​tis ˌpräs-tə-ˈtīt-əs How to pronounce prostatitis (audio)
: inflammation of the prostate gland

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