Meaning & use

prostate

noun·Academic

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a small gland in male mammals, located below the bladder, that produces fluid forming part of semen.

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Doctors recommend regular screenings for prostate health after a certain age.

An enlarged prostate can make urination difficult in older men.

A note on using this word

Prostate is often confused in spelling with 'prostrate' (lying flat); they are unrelated words with different meanings.

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