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Name

PSA

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Definition

A protein made by the prostate gland and found in the blood. PSA blood levels may be higher than normal in men who have prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or infection or inflammation of the prostate gland.

Resource

Title: National Cancer Institute
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Alternate Names

Prostate-specific antigen

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