main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary prostate-specific antigen Abbreviations: PSA Definition: (AN-tih-jen) A protein produced by the prostate that may be found in an increased amount in the blood of men who have prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an infection of the prostate gland. A blood sample is measured in an assay and the amount of PSA is reported as ng/ml. Also see antigen. There is considerable information about PSA at Phoenix5. 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.