prostate

noun

pros·​tate ˈprä-ˌstāt How to pronounce prostate (audio)
: prostate gland
prostatic
prä-ˈsta-tik How to pronounce prostate (audio)
adjective

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Another study that year among men in Limpopo province found that almost two-thirds had inadequate awareness of prostate cancer, while more than 80% knew nothing about screening methods. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Because prostate cancers differ at the molecular level, not every patient benefits from adding hormone therapy. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The results are a big deal because there is a significant unmet need in advanced prostate cancer. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 Will those risks outweigh the benefits, especially with extremely low early-stage detection for prostate, breast, ovarian, skin, and inadequate evidence of accuracy for many other cancers? — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026 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

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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 28 Oct. 2026.

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prostate

2 of 2 adjective
: of, relating to, or being the prostate gland
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