prostate

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noun pros·tate \ˈpräs-ˌtāt\

Definition of prostate

: prostate gland

prostatic

play \prä-ˈsta-tik\ adjective

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The emperor, who is now 83 years old, underwent heart bypass surgery in 2012 and previously received treatment for prostate cancer, including a surgery in 2003.

— aria bendix, The Atlantic, "Japan's Lower Parliament Passes Law Allowing Its Emperor to Abdicate", 2 June 2017
Also that day, a 72-year-old man died of prostate cancer at Northwest Hospital and Medical Center.

— vernal coleman, The Seattle Times, "Dozens of homeless people have died in King County this year as illness, opiates and homicides take their toll", 30 May 2017
Man-to-Man cancer support Sponsored by Loudoun Cancer Care Center, for prostate cancer patients and their families.

— Washington Post, "Health calendar for Loudoun and Fauquier counties", 30 May 2017
Mr. Libous, then suffering from prostate cancer, was sentenced to two years of probation, six months of home confinement and a $50,000 fine.

— benjamin weiser, New York Times, "Appeals Court Vacates Former State Senator’s Conviction and Fine", 30 May 2017
In contrast, superinvestor Warren Buffett, head of Berkshire Hathaway, announced in 2012 that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer (which has been successfully treated) and was applauded for his candor.

— robert reed, chicagotribune.com, "When the boss gets sick, companies can't run and hide", 26 May 2017
Prostate cancer affects one in seven men, though the odds ramp to one in five for African-Americans and one in three if a family history exists.

— bryce miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Hall of Famer Haynes laments NFL's wandering ways", 26 May 2017
The fluid from the Skene's glands is a combination of urine and prostate fluid.

— rose surnow, Cosmopolitan, "Squirting", 16 Nov. 2016
Encouraging results also have been seen in the prostate cancer and glioblastoma trials.

— reuters, WIRED, "Thalidomide, Take Two", 29 Nov. 1999

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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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First Known Use: 1638

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