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prostate-specific antigen
(prŏsˈtātˌspĭ-sĭfˈĭk)
noun Abbr. PSA A protease secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. Serum levels are elevated in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer and are used as a screening test for prostate cancer.
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