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

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

Unfortunately, men with a Gleason 9 or 10 cancer often relapse after a total prostatectomy. —Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, it is recommended not to perform strenuous activity or heavy lifting for at least one month after a prostatectomy. —David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024

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