prostate-specific antigen
n.
A protease secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. Serum levels are elevated in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
Words nearby prostate-specific antigen
prostasis,
prostat-,
prostatalgia,
prostate,
prostate gland,
prostate-specific antigen,
prostatectomy,
prostatic ductule,
prostatic fluid,
prostatic massage,
prostatic sinus
Scientific definitions for prostate-specific antigen
prostate-specific antigen
A protease secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland. Blood levels are elevated in patients with prostate enlargement and prostate cancer and are used as a screening test for prostate cancer.