psa

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 114760689)
    is a type of: 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
    same as: prostate specific antigen

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