prostate

noun

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

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

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The American Cancer Society says prostate cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. men and the second-leading cause of cancer death. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025 Cases of prostate cancer are on the rise in California, according to new research. Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025 Manas will use artificial intelligence to try and accelerate the drug discovery process, starting with new treatments for aggressive cancers like prostate cancer, lymphoma and triple-negative breast cancer. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025 The cause of Simpson’s death was metastatic prostate cancer — which carries a higher death risk for Black men, per the American Cancer Society. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 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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Cite this Entry

“Prostate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostate. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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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