English Explanatory Dictionary

prostate-specific antigen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

prostate-specific antigen prostate-specific antigens

Synonyms

PSA
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