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PSA blood test

PSA blood test

4.0
A blood test that checks a protein from the prostate for problems
  • noun
  • /ˌpiːˌɛsˈeɪ blʌd tɛst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : análisis de sangre de PSA
  • Have you had a PSA blood test recently?

Examples

  • The doctor recommended a PSA blood test for early detection.

  • After noticing urinary symptoms, he scheduled a PSA blood test to check for prostate issues.

  • Elevated results from a PSA blood test do not necessarily indicate cancer but require further investigation.

  • My doctor recommended a PSA blood test as part of my annual check-up.

  • The PSA blood test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood to help detect prostate disorders.

  • Men over 50 should consider having a PSA blood test regularly to monitor for any signs of prostate issues.

  • After his initial diagnosis, he relied on the PSA blood test to track the progress of his prostate cancer treatment.

Surface Forms

PSA blood test singular
PSA blood tests plural

Morphology

PSA + blood + test

The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'PSA' (a specific protein marker), 'blood', and 'test', so its meaning — a blood test that measures PSA levels — is directly derivable from the parts. While 'PSA' is a technical acronym, a B1 learner who knows the constituent definitions can infer this refers to a medical blood test for that protein, making the construction transparent.

Etymology

PSA blood test gets its name from PSA, a protein the prostate makes, and the blood test part because doctors look for that protein in the blood. That's why the test is used to 'check for prostate problems'—a higher PSA level can be a 'warning sign'.