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| PSA test | |
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| Term | PSA test |
| Short definition | PSA test - laboratory test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PSA test - laboratory test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate. PSA levels may be higher in men with prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or infection or inflammation of the prostate. Also called prostate-specific antigen test
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