alpha fetoprotein

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alpha fetoprotein - an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)

AFP, alpha foetoprotein

fetoprotein, foetoprotein - any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer

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AFP alpha foetoprotein alpha-fetoprotein fetoprotein foetoprotein marker protein			Serologic evaluation has not proven definitive as maternal serum concentrations of human chorionic gonadotropin, human placental lactogen, progesterone, estriol, estradiol, as well as maternal serum alpha fetoprotein (MSAFP) may not differ from that of a normal pregnancy. Abdominal pregnancy--an obstetrical enigma by Gaither, Kecia / Southern Medical Journal In the article, authors Sharon Miller and Jeanne Isabel discussed things like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling and alpha fetoprotein levels and neural tube defects and hCG -- hazy, abstract names to mothers, but important measurements to lab professionals. Love story. (From the Editor) by Stevens, Celia / Medical Laboratory Observer Histologically, the tumor can be difficult to diagnose, although elevated levels of alpha fetoprotein can facilitate its identification. Yolk sac tumor of the temporal bone: Report of a case by Subramony, Charu / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal			aloud alow Aloys Senefelder Aloysius alp ALPA alpaca Alpen Alpena alpenglow alpenhorn alpenstock Alpes Maritimes Alpes-de-Haute-Provence alpestrine alpha alpha and omega alpha blocker alpha brass alpha bronze Alpha Centauri Alpha Centauri system Alpha Crucis alpha decay alpha emitter alpha fetoprotein alpha foetoprotein Alpha Geminorum alpha globulin alpha helix alpha iron alpha male alpha methyl dopa Alpha Orionis Alpha paper alpha particle alpha privative alpha radiation alpha ray Alpha rays alpha receptor alpha rhythm alpha software alpha stock alpha test alpha version alpha wave alpha-adrenergic alpha-adrenergic blocker alpha-adrenergic blocking agent alpha-adrenergic receptor			Alpha Equations Alpha Equations Alpha Equations Alpha Equations Alpha equivalence Alpha equivalence Alpha Equus English Riders Alpha Eri Alpha Eri Alpha Eridani Alpha Eridani alpha error alpha error Alpha Errors Alpha et Omega Alpha Eta Alpha Eta Mu Beta Alpha Europe Immobilier Alpha EV6 alpha f alpha f alpha f alpha f alpha f's alpha feedback alpha feedback alpha feedback alpha feedback Alpha fetal protein Alpha fetal protein alpha fetoprotein Alpha fetoprotein screen Alpha Fetoprotein-Producing Gastric Cancer alpha fiber alpha fibers alpha fibers alpha fibers alpha fibers Alpha Five Alpha Flunk alpha foetoprotein Alpha Four Alpha Frame Rate Reduction Alpha fucosidase alpha g alpha g alpha g alpha g's alpha g's alpha g's Alpha g7A beta g7 Alpha galactosidase Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Omega Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity Alpha Gamma Sigma Alpha Gamma Sigma-Aquarius Alpha geek Alpha geek Alpha Geminorum alpha globulin

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