prostate

[pros-teyt]

adjective

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

noun

1. prostate gland.

prostate

/ 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

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• postprostate adjective
• preprostatic adjective
• subprostatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostate¹

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

Example Sentences

In May, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

From BBC

After getting prostate exams regularly since he turned 40, he knew his doctor suspected he had cancer when his PSA test results came back elevated.

From Los Angeles Times

He also spoke to Matthew Shinda, who was receiving treatment for prostate cancer, and who told the King about his delays in getting a diagnosis.

From BBC

But the 79-year-old, who had prostate cancer which spread to his bone and spine, was repeatedly denied pain relief, while further pleas from his wife, Ann, were also ignored.

From BBC

Williams was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015, he suspects, because of his exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to reduce enemy cover in the Vietnamese jungle.

From Salon