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

Example Sentences

We manually examine prostate glands and uteruses, stick needles and catheters hither and yon, and overcome squeamishness to get detailed descriptions of bowel habits and genital problems.

From Washington Post

If you are male your prostate gland is the size of a weather balloon, and if you are female you are very disconcertingly aware of gravity.

From Washington Post

A blood test which checks for PSA, a protein made only by the prostate gland, is not always accurate.

From BBC

Sperm can be collected after death either through electrical stimulation of the prostate gland or surgery, and can then be frozen.

From BBC

This involves taking small samples of tissue from the prostate gland, using a needle, so that they can be examined under the microscope.

From BBC