foetoprotein

• Существительное, обозначающее любой из нескольких антигенов, которые естественным образом присутствуют у плода и могут обнаруживаться у взрослых при некоторых видах рака.

A noun referring to any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and may be present in adults with certain types of cancer.

1. Fetal antigenC2formalmedical

   Any of several proteins produced naturally by a developing fetus, which may also be present in adults with certain types of cancer.

   Фетопротеин

   • Elevated levels of foetoprotein in the blood can indicate a liver tumor.
   • Doctors monitor foetoprotein levels during pregnancy to check for fetal abnormalities.
   • The test measures the concentration of foetoprotein in the patient's serum.

   Synonymsfetoprotein