"TURP" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: TURPs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} TURP (plural TURPs)
  1. (medicine) Abbreviation of transurethral resection of the prostate. Wikipedia link: transurethral resection of the prostate Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: transurethral resection of the prostate Categories (topical): Medicine, Surgery, Urology

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