prostate

American  

[pros-teyt] / ˈprɒs teɪt /

adjective

1. Also prostatic of or relating to the prostate gland.

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noun

1. prostate gland.

prostate British  

/ ˈprɒsteɪt /

noun

1. Also called: prostate gland.  a gland in male mammals that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and secretes a liquid constituent of the semen

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adjective

1. Also: prostatic.  of or relating to the prostate gland See also PSA

Other Word Forms

• postprostate adjective
• preprostatic adjective
• subprostatic adjective

Etymology

Origin of prostate

First recorded in 1640–50; from New Latin prostata, from Greek prostátēs “one standing before”; equivalent to pro- ² + -stat

Example Sentences

But there's also speculation Oasis will take a year off before scheduling any more shows, especially with Bonehead undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.

From BBC

He was receiving hospice care for prostate cancer.

From BBC

Firstly, it is to raise awareness of the limitations of the current provision for prostate cancer in the UK.

From BBC

Wilcox, identified in the motion as the medical director of a large county jail with 31 years of experience in correctional medicine, concluded that Viera Reyes, 50, has “a high probability of having prostate cancer.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer.

From BBC