Definition that contains prostate gland
- prostate relating to the prostate gland
- psa a protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; PSA is produced for the ejaculate where it liquifies the semen and allows sperm cells to swim freely; elevated levels of PSA in blood serum are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
- prostatectomy surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
- prostatitis inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
- prostatic relating to the prostate gland
- prostate cancer cancer of the prostate gland
- psa blood test a blood test that measures levels of a protein called prostate specific antigen that is manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; men with prostate problems usually have elevated levels of PSA
- prostate specific antigen a protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland; PSA is produced for the ejaculate where it liquifies the semen and allows sperm cells to swim freely; elevated levels of PSA in blood serum are associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
- prostatic adenocarcinoma cancer of the prostate gland
- ejaculatory duct a part of the seminal duct formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens; passes through the prostate gland