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prostate

adj.
US //ˈpɹɑˌsteɪt// UK //pɹˈɒsteɪt// prostate
  1. 1 relating to the gland (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Medicine

    relating to the prostate gland.

    pertaining to or affecting the prostate gland; often used in medical contexts like 'prostate cancer'.

    Example

    The doctor recommended a regular prostate exam for men over fifty.

    Example

    Recent clinical trials have focused on identifying specific biomarkers that could lead to earlier detection of prostate cancer in high-risk populations.

Etymology 1

From Middle French prostate, from Medieval Latin prostata, from Ancient Greek προστάτης (prostátēs, “one who stands before, protector, guardian”).

Etymology 2

From pro- + state.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 20, 2026