Prostate (Noun)
Meaning
A firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor recommended that all men over 50 have a yearly exam to check the health of their prostate.
- Prostate cancer is a common disease that affects many men, especially as they get older.
- The surgeon carefully removed the tumor from the prostate gland, saving the surrounding tissue.
- Hormonal changes can affect the size and function of the prostate gland, leading to problems with urination.
- The biopsy revealed that the prostate gland was inflamed, causing the patient's painful symptoms.