Definition of Alpha fetoprotein

1. Noun. An abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the fetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly).

Exact synonyms: Afp, Alpha Foetoprotein
Generic synonyms: Fetoprotein, Foetoprotein

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha Fetoprotein

alpha cells of anterior lobe of hypophysis
alpha cells of pancreas
alpha chain disease
alpha channel
alpha channeling
alpha channels
alpha decay
alpha decays
alpha dog
alpha emission
alpha emitter
alpha error
alpha errors
alpha female
alpha females
alpha fetoprotein (current term)
alpha fibres
alpha foetoprotein
alpha geek
alpha geeks
alpha globulin
alpha glucosidase
alpha granule
alpha helices
alpha helix
alpha helixes
alpha interferon
alpha iron
alpha male
alpha males

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