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Definition of Prostate acid phosphatase
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Prostate acid phosphatase: An enzyme that is produced by the prostate gland that is elevated in some patients with prostate cancer.