main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary neuron-specific enolase Abbreviations: NSE Definition: (NUR-on) Enolase is an enzyme present in muscle tissue. NSE has been detected in patients with certain cancers (small cell lung cancer, melanoma and cancers of the thyroid, kidney, testicle, and pancreas) and thus is used as a tumor marker. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.