prostate

English

/ˈpɹɒsteɪt/, /pɹəʊˈsteɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • The prostate gland.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French prostate derived from Latin prostata derived from Ancient Greek προστάτης (protector, one standing before, guardian, one who stands before).

Origin

Ancient Greek

προστάτης

Gloss

protector, one standing before, guardian, one who stands before

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