prostate gland

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

prostate prostatic gland ovary pituitary gland adrenal gland pineal gland prostate cancer pancreas lymph node mammary gland exocrine gland lacrimal gland meibomian gland parathyroid gland

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Hypernyms

endocrine endocrine gland ductless gland

Examples

An example of this problem is seen in radiation of the prostate gland, where the sensitivity of the adjacent rectum limited the dose which could be safely prescribed using 2DXRT planning to such an extent that tumor control may not be easily achievable. Source: Internet

DHEA may increase prostate swelling in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate gland. Source: Internet

After 6-8 months of wearing Dr. Allen's Device, and without any additional drugs, they both experienced a significant reduction of their prostate gland in size, and the frequency of their visits to the toilet declined. Source: Internet

BPH is an enlarged prostate gland in men. Source: Internet

For some men, herbs may offer solutions that treat depression, boost libido or treat an enlarged prostate gland. Source: Internet

The prostate gland ships and nurtures the semen, but testes are the builders of that semen. Source: Internet

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