fetoprotein

• Substantiv, das eines von mehreren Antigenen bezeichnet, die natürlicherweise beim Fötus vorkommen und auch bei Erwachsenen unter bestimmten Bedingungen, z. B. bei einigen Krebsarten, gebildet werden können.

A noun referring to any of several antigens that naturally occur in the fetus and may also be produced in adults under certain conditions, such as in some cancers.

1. Fetal antigenC1formalmedical

   A group of antigens naturally produced during fetal development, which can also be found in some adults with certain cancers.

   Fetoprotein

   • The level of fetoprotein in the blood is monitored during pregnancy.
   • High levels of fetoprotein can indicate certain types of cancer.
   • The test measures the concentration of fetoprotein in the serum.
   • Fetoprotein is often used as a tumor marker in diagnostic procedures.