prostate gland

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.

prostate gland

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.

prostate gland

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.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostate gland¹

First recorded in 1830–40