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turp::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| Type of | resection |
Examples of turp
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Some men have had their prostates resected or scraped out, the supposed TURP procedure.
From the abcnews.go.com
As of August 31, 2005 I will be offline for a while as I will be undergoing a long awaited laser TURP operation.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Of those men, 72% received no treatment, 23% took medications, 1% had a laser surgery to vaporize some prostate tissue, and 4% underwent TURP.
From the latimes.com
In TURP, an instrument is inserted through the urethra to remove prostate tissue that is pressing against the upper part of the urethra and restricting the flow of urine.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Transurethral resection of the prostate: removal of significant amounts of prostate tissue (as in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia)
- (turps) turpentine: volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
- (turps) Turpentine or turpentine substitute; Any alcoholic drink
- An endoscopic operation to remove the prostate
- Surgical procedure to remove tissue obstructing the urethra. It involves insertion of an instrument called a resectoscope into the penile urethra, and is intended to relieve obstruction of urine flow due to enlargement of the prostate.
- (TEE-YOO-AR-PEE or turp):
