Alpha fetoprotein

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Alpha fetoprotein
TermAlpha fetoprotein
Short definitionalpha fetoprotein (AL-fuh-FEE-toh-PROH-teen) protein normally produced by a fetus. Alpha-fetoprotein levels are not usually detectable in the blood of healthy adult men or women (who are not pregnant). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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alpha fetoprotein - (pronounced) (AL-fuh-FEE-toh-PROH-teen) protein normally produced by a fetus. Alpha-fetoprotein levels are not usually detectable in the blood of healthy adult men or women (who are not pregnant). An elevated alpha-fetoprotein level indicates the presence of primary liver cancer or a germ cell tumor. Also called AFP

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