prostate

Etymology 1

From Middle French prostate, from Medieval Latin prostata, from Ancient Greek προστάτης (prostátēs, “one who stands before, protector, guardian”).

noun

  1. (anatomy) The prostate gland.
    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. August 24 2022, Pip Dunn, “A Life Remembered: Paul Taylor - February 9 1971-August 9 2022”, in RAIL, number 964, page 24

adj

  1. Of or relating to the prostate gland.

Etymology 2

From pro- + state.

adj

  1. Alternative spelling of pro-state

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