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1. specific

adjective. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique.

Etymology

  • specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • specificus (Latin)

Rhymes with Prostate Specific Antigen

Sentences with prostate-specific-antigen


1. Noun Phrase
PSAs, or prostate specific antigens, are proteins produced by cells in the prostate gland.

2. specific

adjective. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] stated explicitly or in detail.

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Etymology

  • specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • specificus (Latin)

4. prostate

adjective. ['ˈprɑːˌsteɪt'] relating to the prostate gland.

Etymology

  • pro- (English)
  • pro (Latin)
  • state (English)
  • status (Latin)

5. specific

noun. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease.

Etymology

  • specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • specificus (Latin)

6. specific

noun. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] a fact about some part (as opposed to general).

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Etymology

  • specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • specificus (Latin)