prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt How to pronounce prostate (audio)
prostatic adjective

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

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The Heisman Trophy winner and controversial figure passed away on April 10, 2024, after his battle with prostate cancer. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 27 Jan. 2025 It can be used externally on skin, such as skin tags or skin cancer, or with certain internal tumors, such as early-stage prostate cancer or non-small cell lung cancer.1 This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Archana Sharma, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025 Around one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 Studies have repeatedly found evidence that dairy may lower the risk of breast cancer but have reached differing conclusions about whether dairy promotes or staves off prostate cancer. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for prostate 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin prostata prostate gland, from Greek prostatēs, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- before + histanai to cause to stand — more at pro-, stand

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prostate was in 1638

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Cite this Entry

“Prostate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

prostate

noun
pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt How to pronounce prostate (audio)
prostatic adjective

Medical Definition

prostate

1 of 2 noun
pros·​tate ˈpräs-ˌtāt How to pronounce prostate (audio)

prostate

2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or being the prostate gland

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