US Medical Term · anatomy
Prostate
Próstata
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Prostate |
| Spanish (Español) | Próstata |
| Chinese (中文) | 攝護腺 |
| Korean (한국어) | 전립선 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tuyến tiền liệt |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Prostate |
| Portuguese (Português) | Próstata |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ต่อมลูกหมาก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 前立腺 |
What it means
The prostate is a small walnut-sized gland found only in men, located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. The prostate produces some of the fluid that makes up semen. As men age, the prostate often grows larger — a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — which can press on the urethra and make urination difficult. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. A PSA blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE) are often used to screen for prostate problems.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor wants to check my prostate because I have trouble urinating.
El médico quiere revisar la próstata porque tengo dificultad para orinar.
My PSA level was high — my doctor wants to evaluate my prostate further.
El nivel de PSA estaba alto — el médico quiere evaluar la próstata con más detalle.
I have been waking up at night to urinate — could it be my prostate?
Me despierto por la noche para orinar — ¿podría ser la próstata?
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Last reviewed: September 2026