prostate gland

noun

, Anatomy.

1. an organ that surrounds the urethra of males at the base of the bladder, comprising a muscular portion, which controls the release of urine, and a glandular portion, which secretes an alkaline fluid that makes up part of the semen and enhances the motility and fertility of sperm.

prostate gland

/ prŏs′tāt′ /

1. A gland in male mammals located at the base of the bladder. The prostate gland opens into the urethra and secretes a milky fluid that is a major component of semen.

prostate gland

1. A gland in the male reproductive system that surrounds the urethra at the lower end of the urinary bladder . A large part of the fluids that make up semen comes from the prostate.

Notes

Prostate cancer is a leading cause of death among American men.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prostate gland¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

This type of cancer usually grows very slowly, and surgery is a common treatment for patients who are in good health and whose tumor is only in the prostate gland, the institute says.

From Los Angeles Times

In the vast majority of cases, tumours in the prostate gland remain localised and are therefore easily treatable.

From Science Daily

On Dec. 22, Mr. Austin underwent a prostatectomy, the removal of all or part of the prostate gland, to treat prostate cancer.

From New York Times

Finasteride works by blocking a protein found in hair follicles and the prostate gland that activates testosterone.

From Science Daily

Similarly, the average wet weight of the prostate gland was lower by 52.9 percent compared with control mice.

From Science Daily