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prostate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈprɑsteɪt/ · UK /ˈprɒsteɪt/

prostate means: A small organ below the bladder in men that produces some of the liquid released with sperm.

noun

MALE GLANDB2

A small organ below the bladder in men that produces some of the liquid released with sperm.

  • His prostate was enlarged.
  • The doctor checked his prostate during the examination.
  • Surgery removed part of the prostate.

Similar words: prostate gland

Common phrases: enlarged prostate, prostate gland, healthy prostate

adjective

GLAND RELATEDB2

Connected with the small organ below the bladder in men that helps produce the liquid containing sperm.

  • He had prostate surgery last year.
  • The clinic offers prostate cancer screening.
  • She studies new treatments for prostate disease.

Similar words: prostatic

Common phrases: prostate cancer, prostate surgery, prostate screening

Questions about prostate

What does prostate mean?

A small organ below the bladder in men that produces some of the liquid released with sperm.

What is prostate in other languages?

Türkçe: prostat · Español: próstata · Français: prostate · Deutsch: Prostata · Italiano: prostata · 日本語: 前立腺

How do you pronounce prostate?

In American English /ˈprɑsteɪt/; in British English /ˈprɒsteɪt/.

How do you use prostate in a sentence?

His prostate was enlarged. The doctor checked his prostate during the examination.

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