prostatectomy

noun

pros·​ta·​tec·​to·​my ˌprä-stə-ˈtek-tə-mē 

plural prostatectomies

: surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland

Examples of prostatectomy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There can be many different causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, including pregnancy and childbirth, traumatic injuries to the pelvic area (from a bad fall or a car accident, for example) and pelvic surgery (such as hysterectomy or prostatectomy). — Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026

Understand What’s Happening All prostate cancer treatments have side effects, including prostate surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, and hormone therapy. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026

Following a successful radical prostatectomy, the composer thought the cancer might be behind him. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025

After a biopsy revealed a tumor that thankfully hadn't spread, Pickens elected to have a radical prostatectomy to remove it. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prostatectomy

• appendectomy
• hepatectomy
• hysterectomy
• iridectomy
• laminectomy
• laryngectomy
• oophorectomy
• pneumonectomy
• sympathectomy
• thyroidectomy
• tonsillectomy
• adrenalectomy

Medical Definition

prostatectomy

noun

pros·​ta·​tec·​to·​my ˌpräs-tə-ˈtek-tə-mē 

plural prostatectomies

: surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland