English dictionary
prostate specific antigen
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
Synonyms psaSource: WordNet 3.0