Term: prostate-specific antigen

Pronunciation: (PROS-tayt-speh-SIH-fik AN-tih-jen)

Description:

A protein made by the prostate gland and found in the blood. Prostate-specific antigen 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. Also called PSA.