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fetoprotein

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fe·to·pro·tein   (fē'tə-prō'tēn, -tē-ĭn)   
n.  Any of several antigens normally present in a fetus and occurring abnormally in adults as a result of certain neoplastic conditions or diseases of the liver.
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Main Entry: fe·to·pro·tein
Variant: or chiefly British foe·to·pro·tein /"fEt-O-'prO-"tEn, -'prOt-E-&n/
Function:noun
: any of several fetal antigens present in the adult in some abnormal conditions; especially : ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN
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fetoprotein fe·to·pro·tein (fē'tə-prō'tēn, -tē-ĭn)
n.
Any of several antigens normally present in a fetus and occurring abnormally in adults as a result of certain neoplastic conditions or diseases of the liver.

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