RID343 prostate

synonym Prostata prostata prostata (Glandula prostatica)

definition A gland in males that surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra. It secretes a substance that liquefies coagulated semen. It is situated in the pelvic cavity behind the lower part of the pubic symphysis, above the deep layer of the triangular ligament, and rests upon the rectum. [MeSH]

comment Note: we discourage use of terms “Peripheral’ and “Central’ to describe any portion of the prostate other than the Peripheral and “Central’ Zones of the outer gland. Terms such as :“central gland’, and “central portion of the prostate’ are to be avoided. --Radlex abdominal committee