Extraprostatic

/ˌɛkstrəprɑˈstætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Located or occurring outside the prostate gland, the male organ that produces part of seminal fluid.

Etymology

From Latin 'extra' (outside) + 'prostata' (Greek 'prostate', meaning standing before). A medical term used in urology and oncology.

Kelly Says

When cancer spreads extraprostic—meaning beyond the prostate's boundaries—doctors know it's more serious and requires different treatment, so this simple anatomical word can completely change a patient's medical outcome.

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