PSA
Americanabbreviation
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prostate specific antigen: a protein, produced by the prostate, elevated levels of which may indicate the presence of cancer.
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public service announcement: an audio or video spot or advertisement to educate or promote awareness about health, safety, civics, etc.
abbreviation
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prostatic specific antigen: an enzyme secreted by the prostate gland, increased levels of which are found in the blood of patients with cancer of the prostate
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(in New Zealand) Public Service Association
Example Sentences
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In 2021, that company merged with France’s PSA Group to form Stellantis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Nine patients showed at least a 90% decrease in PSA.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
According to Goldin, the auction house that organized the trading card auction, Paul’s is the only Pikachu Illustrator card to achieve that “virtually perfect” PSA grading.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
Sam had flown with PSA Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines, for about two years before the crash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
The same meme makes the rounds every storm: “Tornado season PSA: Bras on, teeth in!”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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