Medical Definition of A fetoprotein

1. A protein normally produced during the 12th to 15th week of gestation, decreasing thereafter, but appearing in the blood in certain tumours, such as embryonal carcinomas of the testis and ovary, hepatoma, and less often in patients with carcinomas of the pancreas, stomach, colon, or lung. When present, a useful marker in following the course of a tumour. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of A Fetoprotein

a cappella singing
a capriccio
a cat can look at a king
a cat in gloves catches no mice
a cat may look at a king
a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
a chicken in every pot
a closed mouth gathers no feet
a cold day in Hell
a couple of(a)
a cut above
a cut below
a day late and a dollar short
a dumb priest never got a parish
a fat lot
a fetoprotein (current term)
a few
a few(a)
a few sandwiches short of a picnic
a fool and his money are soon parted
a fortiori
a friend in need is a friend indeed
a gentleman and a scholar
a go-go
a golden key can open any door
a good beginning makes a good ending
a good deal
a good deed is its own reward
a good man is hard to find

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