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Testosterone - The predominant androgenic compound produced by the testicles.

Three-dimensional conformal radiation - Three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy. A means of delivering external beam radiation therapy resulting in high doses being delivered to the target with less exposure to surrounding tissue.

Transition zone (TZ) - The inner area of prostate where few prostate cancers originate; however, it is the area where benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlargement occurs.

Transitional cell carcinoma - Other cancers of the urinary tract.

Transperitoneal - Through the abdominal cavity.

Transrectal ultrasound - A radiologic imaging test in which an ultrasound probe is placed into the rectum to image the entire prostate. This test facilitates prostate cancer staging and prostate biopsy.

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