Recent Examples on the WebDavid Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist and influential jazz musician, died on Sunday, May 12, of prostate cancer at age 78.—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 Smith’s death Sunday at age 75 following a seven-year battle with prostate cancer prompts today’s trip back in time.—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for prostate
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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
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