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prostate-specific antigen

pros·tate-spe·cif·ic an·ti·gen


noun 
Definition:
 
chemical produced by prostate gland: a protein and sugar complex glycoprotein found in the cells of the prostate of all men that is present in increased amounts when various prostate diseases, especially cancer, occur

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