prostate

[pros-teyt]

adjective

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

noun

1. prostate gland.

prostate

/ 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

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• postprostate adjective
• preprostatic adjective
• subprostatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostate¹

C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek prostatēs something standing in front (of the bladder), from pro- in front + histanai to cause to stand

Example Sentences

Prostate Cancer UK says one in eight men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives.

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On a recent visit to a prostate cancer clinic at Guy's Hospital in London, Sunak met David Bateman who is 66.

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Former US President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy as part of his treatment for prostate cancer, his spokesman has said.

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Rob Caunter, who finally retired from the fish market this year, is just finishing his radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.

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Oasis guitarist and co-founder Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs has had to pull out of the band's comeback tour after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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