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A doctor who identifies diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope.
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Referring to the area of the body located below the waist and surrounded by the hip and pubic bones.
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Surgery to remove the prostate through an incision made between the scrotum and the anus.
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The probable outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery.
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A male sex gland; it produces a fluid that forms part of semen.
See:
Prostate-specific antigen
Prostatectomy
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PSA stands for Prostate-Specific Antigen. The PSA test analyzes a blood sample. The sample for PSA, a substance the prostate gland naturally produces to help liquefy semen. Higher than normal levels of PSA may indicate prostate cancer.
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An operation to remove part or the entire prostate.
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An enzyme produced by the prostate. Its level in the blood goes up in some men who have prostate cancer. Also called PAP.
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