prostate

noun

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

Examples of prostate in a Sentence

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Cancer vaccines have been approved in the past, such as Provenge, the Seattle biotech company Dendreon's shot used to treat certain forms of advanced prostate cancer. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 This innovative test can identify diseases like COVID-19, prostate cancer and sepsis with remarkable accuracy. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025 The older Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9, or Grade Group 5, with metastasis to the bone. Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025 One day after Seacrest, who left Live in 2023, cried during an emotional recollection of his dad, Gary, and his battle with prostate cancer on the latest episode of the On Air radio program, Ripa and Consuelos took a few moments to honor Gary on their platform. EW.com, 22 July 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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“Prostate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prostate. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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