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Prosthesis implant.  

An artificial substitute for a missing body part.  

The portion of the urethra that passes through the prostate gland. That part of the male urethra surrounded by the prostate gland.    

A highly alkaline, watery, milky fluid produced by the prostate gland that constitutes a major portion of the male’s semen.  

A fluid secreted by the prostate gland.  

A gland that secretes a fluid contributing to the total volume of semen. An O-shaped gland in males which surrounds the urethra below the bladder and secretes a fluid containing enzymes into the sperm. A muscular organ containing 30-50 tubuloalveolar glands that encompass the junction of the ejaculatory duct with the male urethra. An oval…

The surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. The operation is common in older men as the prostate gland often enlarges somewhat and may eventually interfere with urination. Men usually can resume normal sexual activity soon after the surgery. A surgical operation to remove all or part of the prostate gland. Surgical…

The introduction of hormone-like chemicals that, on injection into the amniotic sac, cause uterine muscles to contract and expel the fetus and other contents of the uterus prostaglandin induction.  

Drugs that block the production of prostaglandins, thus eliminating the hormonal stimulation of smooth muscles. A substance that inhibits the production of prostaglandins. Nonsteroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are two major categories that inhibit prostaglandins.  

A method of abortion involving prematurely inducing labor by injecting prostaglandins into the amniotic fluid prostaglandin intrauterine injection.