What does prostata mean in Latin?

prostata, a noun, means “prostate”.

What is the genitive of prostata?

The genitive singular is prostatae. prostata is feminine, first declension.

In classical Latin, [ˈprɔs.ta.ta]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈprɔs.ta.ta].

noun · femininefirst declension

prostata f (genitive prostatae)

Classical[ˈprɔs.ta.ta]Ecclesiastical[ˈprɔs.ta.ta]

From Ancient Greek προστάτης (prostátēs, “one standing before, protector”), from πρό (pró, “before”) + ἵστημι (hístēmi, “to stand”).

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