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prostat/o — Prostate

prostat/o means prostate. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: prostatic.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Prostate

• Ancient Greek: προστάτης (prostates)

Examples and word parts

prostatic

Relating to the prostate gland.

Word parts: prostat (prostate) + -ic (relating to)

Recorded forms: prostat-

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