NOUN | substance | prostate specific antigen, PSA | a protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland |
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Meaning | 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. | |
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Synonym | PSA | |
Broader | protein | Any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells |
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