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Definition of Prostatitis
Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland. Prostatitis can result from infection or certain diseases, such as reactive arthritis. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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