prostate gland

noun

Definition of prostate gland

: a firm partly muscular partly glandular body that is situated about the base of the mammalian male urethra and that secretes an alkaline viscid fluid which is a major constituent of the semen

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The protein is produced by noncancerous cells and cancerous cells in the prostate gland.

— Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Understanding prostate cancer screening and what comes next," 20 Mar. 2018
Spermine, which is produced in the prostate gland, is a member of the polyamine family of chemicals, according to the Guide to Getting It On.

— natalie wall, Redbook, "8 Things You Should Know Before Swallowing Semen," 26 May 2017
Then there’s the P-spot, which is a cutesy name for the prostate gland.

— lindsey lanquist, SELF, "We Asked Doctors to Answer All Your Questions About Anal Sex," 12 Mar. 2018

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prostate gland

noun

Definition of prostate gland for English Language Learners

: an organ found in men and male animals that produces the liquid in which sperm is carried

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prostate gland

noun

medical Definition of prostate gland

: a firm partly muscular partly glandular body that is situated about the base of the mammalian male urethra and secretes an alkaline viscid fluid which is a major constituent of semen — called also prostate