prostate

noun

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

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

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Phil Caputo, who also had a home in Patagonia, Arizona, previously had bladder cancer and prostate cancer and also had been dealing with Parkinson’s disease. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 He was diagnosed with prostate cancer, another cancer on the presumptive list. Ginger Allen, CBS News, 6 May 2026 Before his 2019 death, Konkle’s father battled prostate cancer, which spread to his lungs shortly after their reconciliation. Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026 Higher Risk of Prostate Cancer Some research indicates that higher circulating levels of omega-3 fatty acids from supplements may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prostate

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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“Prostate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostate. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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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