car·ci·no·em·bry·on·ic antigen (kär'sə-nō-ěm'brē-ŏn'ĭk) n.
Abbr. CEA A glycoprotein present in fetal gastrointestinal tissue and in the cells or serum of adults having certain types of cancers. It is used clinically to monitor the effectiveness of a treatment, as for colorectal cancer.
A group of three economists appointed by the President of the United States to advise the executive branch on domestic and foreign economic issues. The influence of the Council has varied widely depending upon the views of the President in office and the use he wishes to make of its advice.