prostate

American  

[pros-teyt] / ˈprɒs teɪt /

adjective

1. Also prostatic of or relating to the prostate gland.

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noun

1. prostate gland.

prostate British  

/ ˈprɒsteɪt /

noun

1. 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

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adjective

1. Also: prostatic.  of or relating to the prostate gland See also PSA

Other Word Forms

• postprostate adjective
• preprostatic adjective
• subprostatic adjective

Etymology

Origin of prostate

First recorded in 1640–50; from New Latin prostata, from Greek prostátēs “one standing before”; equivalent to pro- ² + -stat

Example Sentences

Those identified as having an inherited risk will be offered routine check-ups and screening for certain cancers, including breast and prostate cancer.

From BBC

One man with a serious heart condition had not seen a cardiologist and the other needed needed urgent care related to what he feared was prostate cancer.

From Los Angeles Times

Research has linked its use to a lower risk of bowel, breast, lung, and prostate cancers.

From Science Daily

A life-extending prostate cancer drug is to be made available to thousands of men in England in a matter of weeks, after a campaign by a patient and a charity.

From BBC

“Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams died on Tuesday at age 68 after battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal