prostate
Americanadjective
noun
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- postprostate adjective
- preprostatic adjective
- subprostatic adjective
Etymology
Origin of prostate
First recorded in 1640–50; from New Latin prostata, from Greek prostátēs “one standing before”; equivalent to pro- 2 + -stat
Example Sentences
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So critical was Iran’s Supreme Leader to the nation’s security that his health was considered a state secret, though state media said he had prostate surgery in 2014.
The researchers examined prostate tissue collected from 10 patients undergoing surgery to remove the gland.
From Science Daily
The retired Canadian insurance adviser was 93, and "was wasting away" after a long battle with prostate cancer.
From Barron's
One lead candidate is a prostate cancer drug called VIR-5500 that works by directing the body’s own immune cells to destroy tumor cells.
From Barron's
One lead candidate is a prostate cancer drug called VIR-5500 that works by directing the body’s own immune cells to destroy tumor cells.
From Barron's
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