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Granted, prostate exams aren't the most enjoyable things in the world, but they only last about 10 seconds. It's well worth it. Just think of the possible consequences if you don't get it done.
Len Dawson

Meaning of "prostate" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PROSTATE

Via Medieval Latin from Greek prostatēs something standing in front (of the bladder), from pro- in front + histanai to cause to stand.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PROSTATE

prostate  [ˈprɒsteɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROSTATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Prostate can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PROSTATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

prostate

Prostate

The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male reproductive system in most mammals. It differs considerably among species anatomically, chemically, and physiologically.

Definition of prostate in the English dictionary

The definition of prostate in the dictionary is Also called: prostate gland. a gland in male mammals that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and secretes a liquid constituent of the semen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROSTATE


apostate
əˈpɒsteɪt
constate
kənˈsteɪt
costate
ˈkɒsteɪt
curvicostate
ˌkɜːvɪˈkɒsteɪt
ecostate
iːˈkɒsteɪt
estate
ɪˈsteɪt
facilitate
fəˈsɪlɪˌteɪt
fissicostate
ˌfɪsɪˈkɒsteɪt
interstate
ˈɪntəˌsteɪt
multicostate
ˌmʌltɪˈkɒsteɪt
out-of-state
ˈaʊtəvˌsteɪt
outstate
ˌaʊtˈsteɪt
reinstate
ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt
restate
riːˈsteɪt
state
steɪt
Tate
teɪt
testate
ˈtɛsteɪt
tricostate
traɪˈkɒsteɪt
unicostate
ˌjuːnɪˈkɒsteɪt
upstate
ˈʌpˈsteɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROSTATE

prostacyclin
prostaglandin
prostanthera
prostate cancer
prostate gland
prostatectomies
prostatectomy
prostatic
prostatism
prostatitis
prosterna
prosternum
prostheses
prosthesis
prosthetic
prosthetic group
prosthetically
prosthetics
prosthetist
prosthodontia

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROSTATE

chief of state
city-state
crown estate
ground state
head of state
housing estate
industrial estate
lie in state
minister of state
nation state
nation-state
police state
real estate
rogue state
rotate
secretary of state
solid-state
steady state
trading estate
tri-state
welfare state

Synonyms and antonyms of prostate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «prostate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROSTATE

Find out the translation of prostate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of prostate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prostate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前列腺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

próstata
570 millions of speakers

English

prostate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रोस्टेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البروستاتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

простаты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

próstata
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রস্টেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prostate
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prostat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Prostata
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

前立腺
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

전립선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prostat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyến tiền liệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புரோஸ்டேட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुर: स्थ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

prostat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prostata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prostaty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

простати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prostata
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προστάτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prostaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prostata
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prostata
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of prostate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSTATE»

The term «prostate» is very widely used and occupies the 14.603 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSTATE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prostate

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10 QUOTES WITH «PROSTATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word prostate.
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Bobby Bowden
There's a saying in my business that there are two kinds of coaches - those who have been fired and those who haven't been fired yet. That's kind of like prostate cancer. Every man will have it if he lives long enough.
2
Christian Cooke
My girlfriend's dad runs the prostate Centre on Wimpole St. in London, and he's chairman of prostate U.K., which I think is the second-largest prostate cancer charity in Britain.
3
Len Dawson
Granted, prostate exams aren't the most enjoyable things in the world, but they only last about 10 seconds. It's well worth it. Just think of the possible consequences if you don't get it done.
4
Steve Garvey
Major League Baseball has prostate awareness for two weeks leading up to Father's Day, and I want to get involved in that.
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Hamilton Jordan
I was in Vietnam, and I was exposed to Agent Orange. And there's a high relationship between people that were exposed to Agent Orange and the kind of lymphoma that I had. The prostate cancer was genetic in my family. My father had prostate cancer, my - three of my four uncles had prostate cancer.
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Herbie Mann
I recently formed a foundation to raise awareness for prostate cancer. I feel it's very necessary that men be more aware about prostate cancer and their health in general.
7
Ian Mckellen
I have heard of people dying from prostate cancer, and they are the unlucky ones, the people who didn't know they had got it, and it went on the rampage.
8
Ronnie Montrose
I had prostate cancer that, for me, was debilitating. I didn't touch a guitar for two years, but when I realized I was seeing the light at the end of the recovery tunnel and was going to live pain-free, I realized again that it was a fun little instrument to play.
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Olivia Newton-John
Men need to be aware of the health of their bodies, as well - prostate cancer and breast cancer are almost on the same level. It's fascinating to me that the correlation between the two is almost the same - people don't talk about it so much, but they are almost equal in numbers.
10
Ken Venturi
I began seeing my wife, Kathleen, while I was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROSTATE»

Discover the use of prostate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prostate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dr. Patrick Walsh's Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer
This guide covers every aspect of prostate cancer, from potential causes including diet to tests for diagnosis, curative treatment, and innovative means of controlling advanced stages of cancer.
Patrick C. Walsh, Janet Farrar Worthington, 2013
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Dr. Peter Scardino's Prostate Book: The Complete Guide to ...
In this updated guide, now in paperback, a pioneering doctor reveals how to beat the top three prostate problems.
Peter T. Scardino, Judith Kelman, 2006
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The Definitive Guide to Prostate Cancer: Everything You Need ...
The complete guide to coping with prostate cancer, with expert health advice for every man This comprehensive handbook gives men the vital information they need to effectively navigate every step of dealing with prostate cancer.
Aaron Katz, 2011
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Gleason Grading of Prostate Cancer: A Contemporary Approach
Illustrative case examples from the authors' collections highlight the pitfalls and problems of applying the Gleason grading system to contemporary techniques in pathology.
Mahul B. Amin, 2004
5
Biopsy Interpretation of the Prostate
This edition features expanded coverage of mimickers of prostate cancer, a new chapter on immunohistochemistry and molecular techniques, a major update to the Gleason grading system, new information on histologic changes following radiation ...
Jonathan I. Epstein, George J. Netto, 2008
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Prostate Cancer: Nursing Assessment, Management, and Care
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in American adult males. The content of this book, developed by clinical nurse experts, provides information on the state-of-the-art care of men with prostate cancer.
Meredith Wallace, Lorrie L. Powel, 2002
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The Bible Cure for Prostate Disorders: Ancient Truths, ...
About the author: Dr. Don Colbert is a board-certified family practice medical doctor who specializes in nutritional medicine, treating over 17,000 patients.
Don Colbert, 2013
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The Prostate Cancer Treatment Book
This book gives you the power you need to beat prostate cancer.
Peter D. Grimm, John Blasko, John Sylvester, 2003
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Advanced Therapy of Prostate Disease
From the initial examination to postsurgical psychological concerns, this book is a complete guide to every aspect of prostatic disease management.
Martin I. Resnick, Ian Murchie Thompson, 2000
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Prostate Cancer For Dummies
Even if you have advanced cancer that's spread beyond the prostate, many treatments help extend your life for years. You need good information to help you with the decisions that lie ahead, and this book provides you with this information.
Paul H. Lange, M.D., Christine Adamec, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROSTATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term prostate is used in the context of the following news items.
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Brazil legend Pele is released from hospital after prostate surgery
Pele had been treated for benign prostatic hyperplasia, or enlargement of the prostate, and tests undertaken after surgery indicated that no tumours were found. «Daily Mail, May 15»
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Pele in hospital after prostate surgery
Brazil legend Pele has had surgery for a prostate condition after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in six months. The 74-year-old three-time World ... «BBC Sport, May 15»
3
Prostate cancer: what you need to know
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery to remove his prostate gland, the Prime ... «The Straits Times, Feb 15»
4
Prostate drugs treble heart death risk for some patients
One in three men diagnosed with prostate cancer are put on hormone therapy, to shrink tumours, slow their growth, and lower the risk of disease returning. «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 14»
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Iran's Top Leader Undergoes Prostate Surgery
TEHRAN — Iran's highest leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, underwent an operation on his prostate on Monday, according to state-run news media and a posting ... «New York Times, Sep 14»
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New Approach May Boost Survival From Advanced Prostate Cancer
"Hormone therapy has been a standard treatment for prostate cancer since the 1950s," lead author Christopher Sweeney, a medical oncologist at the ... «WebMD, Jun 14»
7
Billy Connolly vows to keep working despite prostate cancer surgery …
Billy Connolly has vowed to continue his stage and screen career after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. «The Independent, Sep 13»
8
Evidence Supports Pill To Prevent Some Prostate Cancers
Researchers say a cheap, generic pill called finasteride prevents almost 40 percent of low-grade prostate cancers without increasing the risk of dying from more ... «NPR, Aug 13»
9
Fish Oil Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk: Are Men Consuming Too …
These findings are of great significance to the male community, considering one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime, ... «Medical Daily, Jul 13»
10
Sleep problems linked to increased prostate cancer risk
Men who have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep may be at an increased risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study from Icelandic and ... «NBCNews.com, May 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Prostate [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/prostate>. May 2024 ».
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