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PSA

abbr.

1. prostate-specific antigen

2. public service announcement

PSA

abbreviation for

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) 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. (Social Welfare) (in New Zealand) Public Service Association

PSA

Abbreviation of prostatic-specific antigen

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Noun

PSA - 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

prostate specific antigen

protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"

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diopside
dog
Fox
immunoassay
immunochemical assay
lap
poodle
port support activity
prostate
prostate specific antigen
prostate-specific antigen
protein
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PSA blood test
radioimmunoassay

This "description" immediately brought to mind a particular PSA member who does many things and does them well.

President's Award by Greene, Fred / PSA Journal

Before PSA was introduced, the diagnosis of prostate cancer was first detected by digital rectal examination (DRE) or because of urinary symptoms (e.

Application of prostate-specific antigen in prostate cancer by Liang, Shu-Ling / Medical Laboratory Observer

You may well have heard of PSA testing for the presence of prostate cancer but exactly what is PSA testing and is it something which you should be having?

Is Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing for Prostate Cancer ... by Donald Saunders / Health, general community