prostate

noun

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

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, it is sometimes used for other types of cancer, like prostate cancer. Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024 Vision and hearing exams, blood work to detect prostate cancer, testing for diabetes and HIV … all free. Leah Olajide, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2024 Over almost 10 years, Coy has undergone multiple treatments for prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024 Her immediate focus is on expanding research beyond the initial breast cancer study to include prostate cancer and to extend this research to the Caribbean. Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 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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