prostate

//ˈprɒs.teɪt//
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Noun

prostateSingular
prostatesPlural
1

A gland in male mammals that surrounds the urethra at the base of the bladder and produces a fluid component of semen.

The doctor recommended a prostate exam for men over fifty.

Adjective

prostateCanonical form
1

Relating to or affecting the prostate gland.

The doctor recommended a prostate examination for men over fifty.