Prostate-specific antigen test

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(PROS-tayt-speh-SIH-fik AN-tih-jen ...) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) , a substance produced by the prostate and some other tissues in the body. Increased levels of PSA may be a sign of prostate cancer.

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