Prostate Meaning
/ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe prostate gland.
adjOf or relating to the prostate gland.
Sentence Examples
I had an enlarged prostate.
Tom has prostate cancer.
In my opinion, he suffers from prostate problems.
CEFR Practice Quiz
During the rectal examination, the doctor carefully pressed on the ____ to check for irregularities.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor recommended regular screening for ____ cancer in men over the age of fifty.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *próder. Ancient Greek πρό (pró) Ancient Greek προ- (pro-) Proto-Indo-European *steh₂- Proto-Indo-European *stísteh₂ti Proto-Hellenic *hístāmi Ancient Greek ἵστημι (hístēmi) Ancient Greek προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs) Ancient Greek προστάτης (prostátēs)bor. Medieval Latin prostatalbor. Middle French prostatebor. English prostate Borrowed from Middle French prostate, a learned borrowing from Medieval Latin prostata.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Finally, Paul made me get my prostate checked. As I say, he's already left a legacy. But if you haven't chaps, please get yourself checked over - it's worth it."
— 2022 August 24, Pip Dunn, “A Life Remembered: Paul Taylor - February 9 1971-August 9 2022”, in RAIL, number 964, page 24:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
During the rectal examination, the doctor carefully pressed on the ____ to check for irregularities.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor recommended regular screening for ____ cancer in men over the age of fifty.