prostate

noun pros·tate \ ˈprä-ˌstāt \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Definition of prostate

: prostate gland

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prostatic

play \prä-ˈsta-tik\ adjective

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The disease is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States, killing about 154,000 people each year, more than those who die from breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer combined.

— BostonGlobe.com, "The week in business," 9 June 2018
David was diagnosed with prostate cancer over two decades ago and has battled the illness ever since.

— The Economist, "David Koch’s retirement and the conservative movement," 7 June 2018
Caminiti was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 prostate cancer at 46.

— ed masley, azcentral, "Phoenix local music picks: Lago, CO-OP, Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, Wyves, Baseline, Samual L Cool J," 7 June 2018
His husband, Greg Therriault, said the cause was prostate cancer.

— neil genzlinger, New York Times, "Joe Pintauro, Playwright Who Had Been a Priest, Dies at 87," 6 June 2018
Koch reportedly was diagnosed with prostate cancer more than 20 years ago.

— chris morris, Fortune, "David Koch Is Retiring From Koch Industries, Political Network," 5 June 2018
Serge Kovaleski, his son, said the cause was prostate cancer that had spread.

— matt campbell, kansascity, "In memoriam through June 1: ‘Pong’ game creator, political prankster who got Nixon," 1 June 2018
Just eight weeks ago, Drouillard boarded his Spirit Airlines flight from Detroit to Orlando after finishing his final round of radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

— kris van cleave, CBS News, "Man reunited with fellow passengers who saved his life on Spirit Airlines flight," 30 May 2018
Abbas, a longtime smoker with weight problems, has a long history of health issues, ranging from heart trouble to a bout with prostate cancer a decade ago.

— mohammed daraghmeh, The Seattle Times, "Palestinian leader leaves hospital after weeklong stay," 28 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of prostate

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

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