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prostate

prostate

2 5.6
Relating to the gland near a man's bladder that makes fluid to carry sperm
  • adjective
  • /ˈprɒsteɪt/
translation icon : prostático
  • Awareness campaigns focus on educating men about prostate cancer and its symptoms.
  • prostate cancer

Examples

  • Dan Zenka, senior vice president of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, was diagnosed with his own case of prostate cancer in April 2010 at the age of 51.

    Blog text (10)

  • Almost 41,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, making it the most common form of cancer in men, with one in every four male cancers being prostate cancer.

    Academic text (2012)

  • My Personal Battle with Prostate Cancer

    Blog text (26)

  • The Nature of Prostate Cancer

    Blog text (24)

  • Proceeds will benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

    Blog text (18)

  • The real question everyone always wants to know is, is prostate cancer curable?

    Blog text (19)

  • Organizations such as Prostate Cancer UK, Cancer Research UK, and Orchid can support the primary care team, the patient, and their family in offering information and support.

    Academic text (2012)

  • In recognition of the aims of Movember, charities such as Prostate Cancer UK are promoting a range of activities related to men's health throughout this month and beyond.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The doctor explained that regular check-ups can help detect prostate issues early.

  • Men over 50 are advised to get tested regularly for prostate health to prevent serious conditions.

Synonyms

prostatic
vsprostate
  • Specialized
1 6.6

Relating to the prostate, the small male gland under the bladder

is limited to things that relate to the gland without implying an effect

Compounds

prostate cancer
  • Specialized
57 2.2

A disease in the prostate where cells grow too much and make a harmful lump

prostate gland
2 3.8

A small gland in men under the bladder that makes fluid that carries sperm

prostate specific antigen
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A protein made by the prostate gland that doctors measure in blood to check for prostate problems like cancer

transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Specialized
5.8

An operation that removes prostate tissue through the tube that carries urine to improve urine flow

Surface Forms

prostate positive

Etymology

Prostate as an adjective comes from the same Greek root meaning 'one who stands before' — pro- 'before' and státēs 'stander', like the English word 'stand'. It is used to talk about the gland that sits in front of the bladder.