prostate-specific antigen
n.
A protease secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. Serum levels are elevated in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
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Words nearby prostate-specific antigen
prostasis, prostat-, prostatalgia, prostate, prostate gland, prostate-specific antigen, prostatectomy, prostatic ductule, prostatic fluid, prostatic massage, prostatic sinus
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Scientific definitions for prostate-specific antigen
prostate-specific antigen
A protease secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. Blood levels are elevated in patients with prostate enlargement and prostate cancer and are used as a screening test for prostate cancer.
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