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prostate gland
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈprɒs.teɪt ˌɡlænd/ us /ˈprɑː.steɪt ˌɡlænd/
an organ near the penis in male mammals that produces a liquid that mixes with and carries sperm: 前列腺
The cancer develops in the male prostate gland and generally attacks men later in life.
The test measures the amount of a protein that is produced by the prostate gland.
The prostate gland makes a fluid that is part of semen.
The infection can involve the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles.
The cancer can be treated by removing the prostate gland, or using combinations of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Glands in the human body
acinar
acinus
adenohypophysis
adrenal
adrenal cortex
endocrinal
endocrine gland
endocrinologic
endocrinological
exocrine gland
neuroendocrinologist
neuroendocrinology
neurohypophyseal
neurohypophysis
oil gland
prostatic
pyloric gland
sebaceous gland
suprarenal gland
sweat gland
Synonym
prostate
prostate (gland) | American Dictionary
prostate (gland)
noun[ C ]
us/ˈprɑs·teɪt (ˌɡlænd)/
an organ in males that surrounds the urethra
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