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Psa

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Noun

1. prostate specific antigen, 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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Psa

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abbreviation for
1. 
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. 
(in New Zealand) Public Service Association

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Psa

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nounWord forms: plural PSAs
1. 
an enzyme secreted by the prostate gland
2. 
a blood test used to detect prostate cancer by determining if elevated levels of this enzyme are present in the blood
public service announcement (on radio or TV)
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Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Psa

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abbr.
1. prostate-specific antigen
2. public service announcement

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