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prostate
[ pros-teyt ]
noun
prostate
/ ˈprɒsteɪt /
noun
- Also calledprostate gland a gland in male mammals that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and secretes a liquid constituent of the semen
adjective
- Alsoprostaticprɒˈstætɪk of or relating to the prostate gland See also PSA
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Other Words From
- post·prostate adjective
- prepro·static adjective
- subpro·static adjective
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Word History and Origins
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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
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Example Sentences
An enzyme called EZH2 has an unexpected role in driving aggressive tumor growth in treatment-resistant prostate cancers, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.
From Science Daily
The MRI indicated a large tumor that has spread outside of his prostate.
From Los Angeles Times
Anyone can inherit the genes which can increase the risks of breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer.
From BBC
Screening men born with a high risk of developing prostate cancer, once they reach the age of 45, makes financial sense, a cancer charity says.
From BBC
Sir Chris, 48, announced last month he had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.
From BBC
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