prostate
adjective
Also prostatic of or relating to the prostate gland.
prostates
-
pluralof prostate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Following the disclosure, the NHS website saw a surge in searches about enlarged prostates, an interest welcomed by doctors and charities.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024
Men who live long enough will likely get prostate cancer; 70 percent of those over 70 years old have some cancerous cells in their prostates even if they haven’t been diagnosed.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 23, 2024
The medical technology company gave investors an encouraging update on research studies for its UroLift System to treat enlarged prostates.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2022
Dr. Kramer said this also happens with standard screening tests, which can result in the removal of thyroid glands, breasts or prostates for small tumors that are actually harmless.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
The Question of Operation.—In recent years there has been a tendency to suggest operation even on comparatively small prostates when symptoms referable to them are noted.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
