prostate specific antigen


Definition: Meaning of, prostate specific antigen in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɒsteɪt spəˈsɪfɪk ˈantɪdʒ(ə)n /

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prostate specific antigen prostate specific antigens
  1. a protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; PSA is produced for the ejaculate where it liquifies the semen and allows sperm cells to swim freely; elevated levels of PSA in blood serum are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
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    PSA
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