"prostate-specific antigen" meaning in All languages combined

See prostate-specific antigen on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: prostate-specific antigens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} prostate-specific antigen (plural prostate-specific antigens)
  1. (medicine) 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. Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: PSA
    Sense id: en-prostate-specific_antigen-en-noun-xksUTsyQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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