fetoprotein

noun fe·to·pro·tein \ˌfē-tō-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprō-tē-ən\

Definition of FETOPROTEIN

: any of several fetal antigens present in the adult in some abnormal conditions

1965

Medical Dictionary

noun fe·to·pro·tein

: any of several fetal antigens present in the adult in some abnormal conditions; especially : alpha-fetoprotein

fe·to·pro·tein or chiefly British foe·to·pro·tein \ˌfēt-ō-ˈprō-ˌtēn, -ˈprōt-ē-ən\

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