Glossary for Prostate Cancer

Glossary

TRUS: Trans rectal ultra sound (TRUS) is a procedure done by passing an ultrasound probe through the rectum to look for abnormalities in the prostate

Biopsy: Removing a section of the prostate for histopathological studies

Prostatitis: Infection of the prostate

BPH: Benign prostate hypertrophy or prostate enlargement

Monoclonal antibodies: Raising antibodies specific for an antigen