prostate

noun

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

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

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His office said Netanyahu, 75, was in good condition and fully conscious after the conclusion of his prostate surgery. Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025 The 75-year-old premier had prostate surgery on Sunday night. Bloomberg News (tns), arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025 The hospital confirmed, according to the AP, that Netanyahu's prostate was removed late Sunday. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 The study, which has not yet been published, involved more than 6,000 European men aged 55 to 69 – the age range at which the risk of prostate cancer is increased. Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 27 Dec. 2024 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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“Prostate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostate. Accessed 7 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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