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AFP

abbr.
alpha-fetoprotein
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afp

abbreviation for
(Biochemistry) alpha-fetoprotein
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AFP

alpha-fetoprotein.
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Noun1.AFP - an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)AFP - an abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)
fetoprotein, foetoprotein - any of several antigens that occur naturally in the fetus and sometimes in adults with cancer
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Translations

AFP

afp N ABBR =alpha-fetoproteinAFP f
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Any child suspected with liver tumour is tested for AFP levels due to the widespread notion that markedly elevated levels are suggestive of malignant tumours like hepatoblastoma.
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AFP content in fetal serum is high and gradually decreases to the level of adults after birth.
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