prostate
ˈprɒsteɪt
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Definition of prostate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medicalTECH.gland in males producing fluid for semenTECH.
  • The doctor explained the function of the prostate in reproductive health.
prostate gland

Adjective

medicalTECH.connected with the male gland that helps produce semenTECH.
  • He is undergoing prostate treatment at the hospital.
glandular prostatic
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Expressions with prostate

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prostate becomes larger than usual, often in older males, causing urinary trouble
The scan confirmed he had an enlarged prostate causing frequent night trips to the bathroom.
cancer affecting the prostate gland in males
He was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year.
male gland near urethra making fluid for semen
The prostate gland can become enlarged with age.
surgical removal of prostate tissue via the urethra
He underwent a transurethral resection of the prostate to ease urination.

Origin of prostate

Greek, pro (before) + statos (standing)

Terms with prostate included in their meaning

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condition
noncancerous prostate gland growth common in older men
PSAacr.
acr: prostate-specific antigen
protein checked to screen for prostate issues
male anatomy
tube carrying semen through prostate, formed by vas deferens
BPHacr.
acr: benign prostatic hyperplasia
condition where prostate gets bigger in older men
drug treatment
synthetic steroid prescribed for prostate disease, transgender care, birth control, unwanted hair
blood pressure
medicine for high blood pressure, prostate issues, and relaxing blood vessels
DREacr.
urology screening
manual rectal examination to assess internal organs, often the prostate
pharmacology
medication for male pattern baldness and prostate issues

Examples of prostate in a sentence

  • Prostate health is important for aging men.
  • He specializes in prostate health issues.
  • Prostate exams are recommended for older men.

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  1. French:prostate, prostatique, ...
  2. German:Prostata, prostatisch, ...
  3. Italian:prostata, prostatico, ...
  4. Spanish:próstata, prostático, ...
  5. Portuguese:próstata, prostático, ...
  6. Chinese:前列腺, 前列腺的, ...
  7. Japanese:前立腺, 前立腺の, ...
  8. Arabic:بُروستاتا, بروستاتي, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַרְמוֹנִית, עַרְמוֹנִי, ...
  10. Russian:предстательная железа, простатический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передміхурова залоза, передміхуровий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोस्टेट, प्रोस्टेट से संबंधित, ...
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