prostate

[ pros-teyt ]

adjective

Also pros·tat·ic [pro-stat-ik]. /prɒˈstæt ɪk/. of or relating to the prostate gland.

noun

prostate gland.

Origin of prostate

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

Other words from prostate

post·pros·tate, adjective
pre·pro·stat·ic, adjective
sub·pro·stat·ic, adjective

Words that may be confused with prostate

1. prone, prostate , prostrate, supine
2. prostate , prostrate

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How to use prostate in a sentence

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Indeed, this is the only known means of reaching and curing Prostatic Affections.
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British Dictionary definitions for prostate

prostate

/ (ˈprɒsteɪt) /

noun

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

adjective

Also: prostatic (prɒˈstætɪk) of or relating to the prostate gland: See also PSA

Origin of prostate

C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek prostatēs something standing in front (of the bladder), from pro- in front + histanai to cause to stand

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