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fetoprotein (s) (noun), fetoproteins (pl)
An antigen present in the human fetus and in certain unhealthy conditions in adults: Sometimes fetoproteins can occur in grown-ups when they have cancer.

The amniotic fluid level can be used to assess fetal development. Increased serum levels are found in adults with certain kinds of liver diseases.

This entry is located in the following units: feto-, fet-, feti-, foeto-, foet- + (page 2) proto-, prot- + (page 1)