prostate
[ pros-teyt ]
adjective
Also pros·tat·ic [pro-stat-ik]. /prɒˈstæt ɪk/. of or relating to the prostate gland.
noun
Origin of prostate
1Other words from prostate
- post·pros·tate, adjective
- pre·pro·stat·ic, adjective
- sub·pro·stat·ic, adjective
Words that may be confused with prostate
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British Dictionary definitions for prostate
prostate
/ (ˈprɒsteɪt) /
noun
Also called: prostate gland a gland in male mammals that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and secretes a liquid constituent of the semen
adjective
Also: prostatic (prɒˈstætɪk) of or relating to the prostate gland: See also PSA
Origin of prostate
1C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek prostatēs something standing in front (of the bladder), from pro- in front + histanai to cause to stand
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