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prostate
A gland of the male reproductive system located below the urinary bladder, also called the prostate gland.
Eine vergrößerte Prostata kann bei älteren Männern zu Beschwerden beim Wasserlassen führen.
An enlarged prostate can cause problems with urination in older men.
The word comes from Greek and means 'der Vorsteher' (the one standing in front), which refers to the anatomical position of the gland 'in front of' the urinary bladder. The German term 'Vorsteherdrüse' (prostate gland, literally: gland standing in front) is a direct translation of this idea.
Der Arzt erklärte die Funktion der Prostata im männlichen Körper.
The doctor explained the function of the prostate in the male body.
'Prostata' (prostate) is the usual medical term. It is used both by doctors and in everyday language when talking about this organ.
Bei der jährlichen Vorsorgeuntersuchung wird auch die Prostata kontrolliert.
During the annual preventive checkup, the prostate is also examined.
Common medical expressions are 'eine vergrößerte Prostata' (an enlarged prostate), 'Prostatakrebs' (prostate cancer), or 'sich die Prostata untersuchen lassen' (to have one's prostate examined). In everyday language, people often talk about having 'Probleme mit der Prostata' (problems with the prostate).
Viele Männer gehen erst zum Arzt, wenn sie Probleme mit der Prostata bekommen.
Many men only go to the doctor once they start having problems with their prostate.
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'Vorsteher' and 'Prostata' can mean the same thing in an anatomical sense. However, 'Prostata' is the normal and precise word in medicine and everyday language. 'Vorsteher' is outdated or colloquial in this meaning and is rarely used this way today. Important: 'der Vorsteher' can also mean a leading person; that meaning has nothing to do with 'Prostata'. When talking about the body or a medical examination, 'Prostata' is almost always the more natural choice.
Der Arzt untersucht die Prostata, weil der Patient Beschwerden hat.
The doctor examines the prostate because the patient has symptoms.
Der ältere Patient kannte für die Prostata noch das alte Wort Vorsteher.
The older patient still knew the old word Vorsteher for the prostate.