prostate
nounfemininetécnico/pɾuʃˈtatɐ/medium
prós·ta·ta
Definition
A gland of the male reproductive system, located below the bladder, that produces part of the seminal fluid.
The doctor recommended a routine prostate exam.
The prostate gland enlarges with age in many men.
Common collocations
prostate cancerenlarged prostateprostate exam
Etymology
Do grego 'prostatḗs' (o que está diante).