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DictionaryprostateReproductive gland
noun / adjective

prostate

PRAH-stayt/ˈprɑːsteɪt/

A male reproductive gland below the bladder.

The prostate sits below the bladder and surrounds the urethra.

An isolated anatomical cutaway of the adult male lower urinary and reproductive tract, emphasizing the walnut-sized prostate directly beneath the bladder and surrounding the upper urethra.
Etymology
proGreekbefore, in front
+stateGreekcause to stand

The name pictures the gland as “one standing in front.” It refers to its position at the base of the bladder, immediately in front of the bladder’s opening.

In context

Andrew Huberman87:16
the prostate is a gland about the size of a walnut it sits behind the bladder and it's involved in reproduction it produces some of the proteins enzymes
Improving Male Sexual Health, Function & Fertility | Dr. Michael Eisenberg

More examples

  • An enlarged prostate can make urination difficult.
  • The doctor discusses prostate cancer screening with the patient.
  • Men's prostates can grow larger with age.

Forms

prostate · prostates

prostatic adjective — Relating to the prostate gland.