Skene's gland

plural of female prostate

(health, physiology) specific to the prostate

(anatomy) A small pouch in the prostate opening that is homologous to the uterus.

(oncology, pathology) prostate cancer

plural of prostatic utricle

(anatomy) The part of the male urethra that runs almost vertically through the prostate gland from its base to its apex.

(medicine) A glycoprotein enzyme secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland and becoming part of the ejaculate; used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

plural of prostate-specific antigen

(surgery) The surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland.