prostate

noun

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

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Besides prostate cancer, Johnson battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2003—winning that war too. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 In January, 2017, his dad was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, though maintained a positive outlook despite the devastating news. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 No cause was provided, although Lesh had a liver transplant in 1998 to combat hepatitis C and battled both prostate and bladder cancer over the years. Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 Oct. 2024 Lesh had suffered ill health over the years, including Hepatitis C and, in 2006, prostate cancer. Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 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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