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pseudo- Prefix indicating a medical condition that resembles another condition but appears to have different causes, as in pseudoseizure (a seizure-like episode that may not show up as unusual electrical activity in the brain).

pseudodementia A severe form of depression that results from a progressive brain disorder in which cognitive changes mimic those of dementia.

pseudogout Inflammation of the joints that is caused by deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals, resulting in arthritis, most commonly of the knees, wrists, shoulders, hips, and ankles. Pseudogout usually affects only one or a few joints at a time. True gout is due to a different type of crystal, which is formed by the precipitation…

pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy See mucolipidosis III.

pseudomelanosis coli See melanosis coli.

pseudo-obstruction, intestinal See intestinal pseudo-obstruction.

pseudo-obstruction, myopathic Intestinal pseudo-obstruction that is caused by damage to muscle cells in the walls of the bowel.

pseudo-obstruction, neuropathic Intestinal pseudo-obstruction that is caused by damage to nerve cells in the walls of the bowel.

Prostate enlargement typically results from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common, non-cancerous overgrowth of prostate tissue in aging men.​ Causes and Differentiation BPH stems from hormonal changes, particularly increased dihydrotestosterone (DHT), leading to glandular and stromal proliferation that compresses the urethra. While rare, enlargement can signal prostate cancer, necessitating PSA testing and digital rectal exam…

prostate gland A gland in the male reproductive system that is located just below the bladder. It surrounds part of the urethra, the canal that empties the bladder. The prostate gland helps to control urination, and it forms part of the content of semen. Also known as simply the prostate.

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures blood levels of a protein produced by prostate gland cells, aiding in prostate cancer screening and treatment monitoring.​ Purpose and Procedure It screens asymptomatic men for early cancer detection and follows PSA trends post-diagnosis to assess progression or recurrence. A simple blood draw is used, with results typically reported…

prostatectomy Surgical removal of the prostate gland. Prostatectomy can be done through an incision in the abdomen or through the urethra (transurethral resection).