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This same approach has previously proven effective in detecting diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, and prostate cancer.—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025 EpiSwitch technology has already been used in detecting markers in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and rheumatoid arthritis, and a blood test for prostate cancer – EpiSwitch PSE – is already in use, with 94% accuracy.—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025 The 60-year-old rocker is stepping away from the band’s global reunion tour to get treatment for prostate cancer.—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Some blood cancers can also target the urinary tract and trigger prostate cancer-like symptoms.—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prostate
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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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