PSA
Americanabbreviation
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prostate specific antigen: a protein, produced by the prostate, elevated levels of which may indicate the presence of cancer.
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public service announcement: an audio or video spot or advertisement to educate or promote awareness about health, safety, civics, etc.
abbreviation
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prostatic specific antigen: an enzyme secreted by the prostate gland, increased levels of which are found in the blood of patients with cancer of the prostate
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(in New Zealand) Public Service Association
Example Sentences
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In 2021, that company merged with France’s PSA Group to form Stellantis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Vir Biotechnology’s VIR-5500 prostate cancer drug shows promising Phase 1 trial results, with 14 of 17 patients achieving at least a 50% PSA reduction.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
Nine patients showed at least a 90% decrease in PSA.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
Paul’s card was graded 10 by Professional Sports Authenticators, or PSA, a third-party service that authenticates and grades trading cards and other collectibles.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
The same meme makes the rounds every storm: “Tornado season PSA: Bras on, teeth in!”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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