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(prah-STA-tik A-sid FOS-fuh-tays)
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| An enzyme produced by the prostate. It may be found in increased amounts in men who have prostate cancer. Also called PAP. |
Previous Definitions: | prostate, prostate cancer, prostate-specific antigen, prostate-specific antigen test, prostatectomy | Next Definitions: | prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, prostatitis, prostatocystectomy, prosthesis, prosthodontist |
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