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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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“Der Vorsteher” and “die Prostata” can refer to the same gland. “Prostata” is the usual term today, while “Vorsteher” is outdated or colloquial in this meaning. In a modern medical conversation, “Prostata” is therefore more appropriate.
Im heutigen Gesundheitsbuch wird die Drüse als Prostata bezeichnet.
In today’s health book, the gland is referred to as “Prostata.”
In dem alten Gesundheitsbuch wird die Drüse noch als Vorsteher bezeichnet.
In the old health book, the gland is still referred to as “Vorsteher.”
