Prostate-specific Antigen Definition
prŏstātspĭ-sĭfĭk
noun
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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