cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) test

can·cer an·ti·gen 125 (CA-125) test

(kan'sĕr an'ti-jen test)

Test for cell-surface antigen found on derivatives of celomic epithelium. Elevated levels of this antigen are associated with ovarian malignancy and benign pelvic disease such as endometriosis.

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