prostate gland

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. an organ that surrounds the urethra of males at the base of the bladder, comprising a muscular portion, which controls the release of urine, and a glandular portion, which secretes an alkaline fluid that makes up part of the semen and enhances the motility and fertility of sperm.

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prostate gland Scientific  

/ prŏs′tāt′ /

1. A gland in male mammals located at the base of the bladder. The prostate gland opens into the urethra and secretes a milky fluid that is a major component of semen.

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prostate gland Cultural  

1. A gland in the male reproductive system that surrounds the urethra at the lower end of the urinary bladder. A large part of the fluids that make up semen comes from the prostate.

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Prostate cancer is a leading cause of death among American men.

Etymology

Origin of prostate gland

First recorded in 1830–40

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prostate gland

This type of cancer usually grows very slowly, and surgery is a common treatment for patients who are in good health and whose tumor is only in the prostate gland, the institute says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024

Finasteride works by blocking a protein found in hair follicles and the prostate gland that activates testosterone.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024

On Dec. 22, Mr. Austin underwent what is known as a prostatectomy, the removal of all or part of the prostate gland.

From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2024

Taking advice from specialist doctors, Owen said he had opted for a radical prostatectomy, which involves removing the whole prostate gland.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2023

The month before, Nels had been told by a doctor in Anacortes that his prostate gland had become moderately enlarged.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson