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PSA

American  

abbreviation

  1. prostate specific antigen: a protein, produced by the prostate, elevated levels of which may indicate the presence of cancer.

  2. public service announcement: an audio or video spot or advertisement to educate or promote awareness about health, safety, civics, etc.

  3. positive security assurance.


PSA British  

abbreviation

  1. 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

  2. (in New Zealand) Public Service Association

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

PSA Scientific  
  1. Abbreviation of prostatic-specific antigen


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He pointed to data from a more than two-decade-long study in Europe that found 13% fewer deaths among men ages 55 to 69 who received regular PSA tests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Since 2010, when the American Cancer Society last issued guidelines for prostate-cancer screening, the organization has emphasized that patients should talk with their doctors about whether and when to take a PSA test.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

There are several long-running medical studies that enrolled thousands of men that have informed how medical organizations think about PSA tests, which have become the preferred screening option over rectal exams.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

PSA said it was taking measures to prevent the stolen cards from circulating through the usual venues and marketplaces while also reimbursing card owners for at least a portion of their losses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 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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