Prostrate
Prostate
The Prostate (/ˈprɒsteɪt/ or /ˈprɒstət/) is a small gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It is situated below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate plays a crucial role in male fertility and urinary health.
Etymology
The term "prostate" comes from the Greek word "prostates", which means "one standing in front", referring to its location in the body.
Function
The primary function of the prostate is to secrete a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. During ejaculation, the prostate squeezes this fluid into the urethra, and it’s expelled with sperm as semen.
Related Terms
- Prostatitis: An inflammation or infection of the prostate gland.
- Prostate Cancer: A form of cancer that develops in the prostate gland.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): An enlarged prostate gland that can cause problems with urination.
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA): A protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in a man’s blood and is used to screen for prostate cancer and monitor patients who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prostrate
- Wikipedia's article - Prostrate
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