Excessive growth of the prostate gland that is nonmalignant and results in constriction of the urethra is:
A) prostatovesiculitis.
B) prostate cancer.
C) benign prostatic hyperplasia.
D) testicular carcinoma.

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause compression and constriction of the urethra, leading to urinary symptoms such as hesitancy, weak stream, and frequency. Prostatovesiculitis refers to inflammation of the prostate and seminal vesicles, and is not related to prostate gland enlargement. Prostate cancer is a malignant growth of the prostate gland and may or may not cause urinary symptoms. Testicular carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the testicles and is not related to prostate gland enlargement.

Excessive Growth of the Prostate Gland That Is Nonmalignant and Results