Definition of husky. huskier. ; huskiest. : resembling, containing, or full of husks.
The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test measures the amount of this protein that may appear in the blood of some people who have certain kinds of cancers, especially cancer of the large intestine (colon and rectal cancer). It may also be present in people with cancer of the pancreas, breast, ovary, or lung.
CEA is also helpful in monitoring patients with cancer of the rectum, lung, breast, liver, pancreas, stomach, and ovary. Its concentration is measured by means of analysis of a blood sample drawn from the vein in the arm. Purpose of the test.