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  1. Prostate - Wikipedia

    Anatomically, the prostate is found below the bladder, with the urethra passing through it. It is described in gross anatomy as consisting of lobes and in microanatomy by zone. It is …

  2. Prostate: Anatomy, Location, Function & Conditions

    Nov 24, 2025 · The prostate is a gland below your bladder, in front of your rectum. It adds fluids to your semen and helps semen exit your body. Cancer and BPH may affect it.

  3. What is the Prostate? Understanding Prostate Health - WebMD

    Apr 16, 2024 · The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located under the bladder and next to the rectum of people assigned male at birth (AMAB). It surrounds the urethra, a tube that …

  4. PROSTRATE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    In figurative use, prostrate means "completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise," as in "prostrate in fear."

  5. What is a prostate, and what does it do? - MD Anderson Cancer ...

    Aug 16, 2024 · The prostate is a gland found only in males. It plays a role in maintaining fertility in sexually mature males, as well as in the act of procreation itself. The prostate wraps around …

  6. Prostate: Functions, diseases, structure, and tests

    Nov 27, 2025 · The prostate gland is a key component of the reproductive system. Find out more about the prostate, its role, and what conditions affect it.

  7. Prostate Gland Explained – Its Functions Beyond Reproduction

    2 days ago · Understanding the prostate’s location and anatomy is critical for recognizing how it interacts with surrounding structures and its importance in both reproductive and urinary …

  8. Prostatitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 22, 2025 · Prostatitis is a condition of the prostate gland most often linked with swelling and irritation, called inflammation. Prostatitis can make it painful or hard to urinate.

  9. Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI

    Prostate changes and conditions that are common in men include inflammation (prostatitis), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer.

  10. Prostate health - Harvard Health

    Jan 21, 2022 · Prostate problems are generally associated with three conditions: prostatitis, BPH, and cancer. Prostatitis refers to an inflamed prostate. There are two main types: acute …