Noun: prostate 'prós,teyt
- 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
"The doctor recommended regular prostate exams for men over 50";
- prostate gland
- Relating to the prostate gland
"The urologist performed a prostate examination";
- prostatic
Derived forms: prostates
Type of: ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland
Part of: male reproductive system
Encyclopedia: Prostate