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prostate gland
noun
, Anatomy.
- 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′ /
- 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
- 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.
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Notes
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of death among American men.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prostate gland1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences
Many and many a man at this age finds his sexual power declining and cannot understand it—Enlarged Prostate Gland.
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