prostate
/prostate/
Definition
Noun:
- A gland in male mammals: The prostate is a firm, partly muscular gland, roughly chestnut-sized, located at the base of the male bladder surrounding the urethra. Its primary function is to secrete a fluid that constitutes a major part of semen.
Adjective:
- Relating to the prostate gland: This use describes anything pertaining to or affecting the prostate.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor examined his prostate during the routine check-up.
- An enlarged prostate can cause urinary difficulties.
- Adjective:
- He underwent prostate surgery last year.
- Prostate health is an important concern for aging men.
Advanced Usage
- "Prostate-specific": A term used in medicine, most commonly in "Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)", a protein produced by the prostate gland used as a biomarker.
- A high PSA level may indicate a problem with the prostate.
Variants and Related Words
- Prostatic (adj): The adjectival form, often used in medical terminology.
- Prostatic hyperplasia is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.
Synonyms
- Prostate gland (n): The full term for the organ.
- (There are no direct common synonyms; it is a specific anatomical term.)
Related Phrases
- Prostate cancer: A common form of cancer in men that originates in the prostate gland.
- Early detection is key to successfully treating prostate cancer.
- Prostate exam / Digital rectal exam (DRE): A physical examination in which a doctor checks the prostate for abnormalities.
- Men over 50 are often advised to have regular prostate exams.
Adjective
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relating to the prostate gland
Noun
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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 semen
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