prostate

noun

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

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In the United States, African American men are 76% more likely to be diagnosed with — and 120% more likely to die from — prostate cancer compared to Caucasian men, according to the National Institutes of Health. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 In January 2024, it was announced that King Charles III would undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate, and the princess later underwent abdominal surgery as part of her treatment plan. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 It is not recommended for people with prostate cancer or for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.1 How to Choose Determining the best time to take ashwagandha depends on your goals, daily routine, and how your body responds to the supplement. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2025 An investigation revealed on Aug. 19, Starke performed a prostate biopsy while showing signs of impairment. Lauren Liebhaber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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 23 Jan. 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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