Men have a gland surrounding the urethra, and this gland often develops problems in later life. Some abbreviations that relate to this gland are BPH, PSA, and TURP. The name of this gland appears frequently in medical charts, and it is frequently misspelled. What is the correct spelling?

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The correct spelling of the gland surrounding the urethra is the prostate gland. It frequently appears in medical charts and is often misspelled as "prostrate." However, "prostrate" refers to a different word that means lying flat on the ground. BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), PSA (prostate-specific antigen), and TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) all relate to the prostate gland.

Men Have a Gland Surrounding the Urethra, and This Gland