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

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

In the vast majority of cases, tumours in the prostate gland remain localised and are therefore easily treatable.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

Medical experts said that the most common treatment was a transurethral resection of the prostate, in which a surgeon scrapes out the inside of the prostate gland, giving the urethra more space.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2024

When treating the prostate gland, for example, medics want to avoid damage to the nearby bladder or rectum, which could leave patients with lifelong continence issues.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 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