prostate

noun

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

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An extra set of eyes on radiology scans, double-checking for signs of prostate cancer. Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 The program, set to launch this spring, aims to provide health education, cancer screening evaluations, and home colorectal or prostate-specific test kits to residents in need. Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Mar. 2026 That’s true for prostate cancer. Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026 The researchers analyzed tissue samples from 10 patients with prostate cancer who underwent surgery to remove the entire organ. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 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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