What is another word for fetoprotein?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛtəpɹˌə͡ʊtiːn] (IPA)

Fetoprotein is a substance produced in the human body during fetal development. It is also known as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) or simply fetal protein. It is commonly used in medical tests to screen for abnormalities or diseases in pregnant women or newborns. Synonyms for fetoprotein include embryonal albumin, AFP-L3, and Y-fetoprotein. These terms are often used interchangeably with fetoprotein in medical literature. Some specialty tests may also refer to fetoprotein as hepatocyte-specific alpha-fetoprotein, fetuin, or oncofetal antigen. Regardless of the terminology, fetoprotein remains an important biomarker in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

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    • substance
      Alpha Foetoprotein, afp, alpha fetoprotein.

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