Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Any of several antigens normally present in a fetus and occurring abnormally in adults as a result of certain cancers or diseases of the liver.
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- noun medicine Any of several
antigens produced in a developing embryo, of which the most common is alpha-fetoprotein
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- noun any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
Etymologies
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Examples
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These proteins include recombinant forms of human coagulation factors VIIa and IX, which are being developed for the treatment of patients with hemophilia, and recombinant alpha-fetoprotein, which is being developed for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis.
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These proteins include recombinant forms of human coagulation factors VIIa and IX, which are being developed for the treatment of patients with hemophilia, and recombinant alpha-fetoprotein, which is being developed for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis.
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These proteins include recombinant forms of human coagulation factors VIIa and IX, which are being developed for the treatment of patients with hemophilia, and recombinant alpha-fetoprotein, which is being developed for the treatment of Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis.
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Abnormal levels of alpha-fetoprotein in amniotic fluid or maternal blood may indicate an increased risk for a variety of birth defects or chromosomal disorders.
Glossary 2010
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A 20-week alpha fetoprotein test showed a “genetic defect” in the baby Christa Kukan was carrying.
Laura's CDH story 2010
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Increased amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein in patients with fetal nuchal edema.
Prenatal Diagnosis 2010
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Serial examination of serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels as an additional screen for hepatoblastoma at least everythree months until the age of 4-5 years.
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Amniocentesis is performed for viral cultures, chromosomal analysis and alpha-fetoprotein levels.
Hydrocephalus 2010
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Hallak M, O'Brien JE, Isada NB, Johnson MP, drugan A, Evans MI: Thyroid function does not alter maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein interpretation.
Prenatal Diagnosis 2010
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Measurement of blood alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) concentration
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