prostate gland


nounAnatomy.
  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.

Origin of prostate gland

1
First recorded in 1830–40

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Scientific definitions for prostate gland

prostate gland

[ prŏstāt′ ]


  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.

Other words from prostate gland

  • prostatic adjective (prŏ-stătĭk)

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Cultural definitions for prostate gland

prostate gland

[ (pros-tayt) ]


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.

Notes for prostate gland

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

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