n.
Pronunciation: ' präs- ˌ t ā t
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin prostata prostate gland, from Greek prostat ē s, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- before + histanai to cause to stand ― more at PRO- , STAND
Date: 1646
: PROSTATE GLAND
– pros · tat · ic \ prä- ' sta-tik \ adjective