English

prostanoid

From prost(ate) + -ane + -o- + -id.

Formed from prostate + -ane + -o- + -id

Ancient Greek προΐστημι ‘to set or put before or in front’

Ancient Greek προστάτης ‘front ranksman’

Medieval Latin prostata

Middle French prostate

Today it means

noun Any of the prostaglandins and related compounds

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / prostanoid