pros·tate (pr s t t )n. The prostate gland. adj. Of or relating to the prostate gland. [New Latin prostata, from Greek prostat  s (adn), prostate (gland), from proïstanai, to set before : pro-, in front; see pro-2 +histanai, to set, place; see st- in Indo-European roots.]pros·tat ic (pr-st t k) adj. |
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prostate [ˈprɒsteɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also called prostate gland a gland in male mammals that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and secretes a liquid constituent of the semen
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also prostatic [prɒˈstætɪk] of or relating to the prostate gland See also PSA
[via Medieval Latin from Greek prostatēs something standing in front (of the bladder), from pro- in front + histanai to cause to stand]
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| Noun | 1. |  prostate - a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semenductless gland, endocrine gland, endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream male reproductive system - the reproductive system of males |
| Adj. | 1. | prostate - relating to the prostate gland |
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Problems with the prostate are usually done at age 40 or older In fact, prostate problems are so widespread that almost half the number of men aged between 60 and 90% over 70 years old, a prostateproblem (usually the enlargement or cancer) Problems with the prostate are usually done at age 40 or older. Prostate disorder is very dangerous of the human body especially the male There are a lot of things that can cause prostate cancer Prostate disorder is very dangerous of the human body especially the male. Generally,we shouldn't focus on the prostate cancer treatment success rate,but the prevention ofprostate cancer. |
