English
prostatism
From prostate + -ism.
Formed from prostate + -ism
Ancient Greek προΐστημι ‘to set or put before or in front’
Ancient Greek προστάτης ‘front ranksman’
Medieval Latin prostata
Middle French prostate
English prostate
Today it means
noun Any of various minor disorders of the prostate gland, typically causing obstructed urination; also called lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / prostatism