单词 | prostate-specific antigen |
释义 | > as lemmasprostate-specific antigen prostate-specific antigen n. Medicine an enzyme (a serine protease) present in prostatic fluid, elevated levels of which can be detected in the blood in benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer; abbreviated PSA. ΚΠ 1979 Investigative Urol. 17 162/2 This is the first report describing the purification of a prostate-specific antigen that does not represent the prostatic acid phosphatase. 1992 Bottom Line Personal 30 July 11/1 A thorough screening includes not only the familiar digital rectal exam..but also the newly available blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). 2005 Woman & Home July 120/2 The first test for cancer is a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test, a simple blood test taken at your GP. < as lemmas |
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