NCIt definition : A chronic infection of the prostate gland caused by bacteria. It is manifested with
recurring urinary tract infections. The culture of the prostatic fluid, semen, or
post-massage urine specimen reveals the presence of bacteria.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Inflammation of the prostate gland that is caused by a bacterial infection
and that continues or gets worse over a long period of time. The infection may seem
to go away but keeps coming back. Symptoms include body aches, pain in the lower back
and genital area, a burning feeling during urination, and problems with emptying the
bladder all the way.;