Recent Examples on the WebHis health was becoming an issue; he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1995, and in 2000 he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024 Simpson’s death on April 10 — of prostate cancer at age 76 — gave journalists a reason to reflect on the lasting impact of Simpson on TV news both in Los Angeles and nationwide.—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prostate
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin prostata prostate gland, from Greek prostatēs, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- before + histanai to cause to stand — more at pro-, stand
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