prostate-specific antigen
prostate-specific antigen noun: a glycoprotein enzyme secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland and becoming part of the ejaculate; used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Noun
prostate-specific antigen (plural prostate-specific antigens)
- A glycoprotein enzyme secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland and becoming part of the ejaculate; used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
- In 2012, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended against screening all men for prostate cancer using a prostate-specific antigen blood test, concluding the benefits did not outweigh the risks.2023 May 17, Jamie Smyth, “Quick blood tests to spot cancer: will they help or harm patients?”, in Financial Times
- Synonyms:
- PSA
Synonyms of prostate-specific antigen
Forms of prostate-specific antigen
| plural | prostate-specific antigens |
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Questions about prostate-specific antigen
- What does prostate-specific antigen mean?
- Prostate-specific antigen means a glycoprotein enzyme secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland and becoming part of the ejaculate; used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
- What part of speech is prostate-specific antigen?
- Prostate-specific antigen is a noun.
- What is the plural of prostate-specific antigen?
- The plural of prostate-specific antigen is prostate-specific antigens.
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