a symptom resulting from compression or obstruction of the urethra, due most commonly to hyperplasia of the prostate; results in urinary difficulties and, occasionally, urinary retention
Symptom complex consisting of irritative symptoms (such as urgency, frequency, nocturia, and urge incontinence) and obstructive symptoms (such as hesitancy, weak stream, straining, prolonged micturition, urinary retention, and overflow incontinence).