Prostate Gland (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 performed a digital rectal examination to check the patient's prostate gland for any abnormalities.
- Men over the age of 50 are more likely to experience problems with their prostate gland, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- The prostate gland is a vital part of the male reproductive system, playing a crucial role in the production of semen.
- The patient underwent a prostate gland biopsy to determine if the abnormal cells were cancerous.
- As men age, their prostate gland can become enlarged, causing symptoms such as difficulty urinating and frequent nighttime awakenings.