prostate

noun

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

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These peptides specifically bind to target receptors on cancer cells—PSMA in the case of prostate cancer and somatostatin receptors in the case of Lutathera—and deliver radiation through the decay of unstable lutetium. Elie Dolgin, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024 In men, the study also projected increases in prostate cancer. Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 20 June 2024 After fighting multiple illnesses, including prostate cancer for seven years and Crohn's disease for the duration of his life, the actor died in his home in Batavia, New York, on Sunday, June 16, per an obituary shared in his local newspaper, The Batavian. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024 The National Cancer Institute emphasizes that high levels of insulin and IGF-1 may promote the development of colon, kidney, prostate, and endometrial cancers. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for prostate 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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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