prostate specific antigen
noun
Simple meaning
PSA is produced for the ejaculate where it liquifies the semen and allows sperm cells to swim freely.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹɑsteɪtspəsɪfɪkæntədʒən
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noun
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
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