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al·pha fe·to·pro·tein

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  1. alpha fetoprotein, alpha foetoprotein, AFPnoun

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

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  1. alpha fetoprotein

    Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein that is produced by the liver and yolk sac of a developing fetus during pregnancy. It is also found in small amounts in adults and can be used as a marker for certain medical conditions. Elevated levels of AFP in the blood of an adult can be a sign of liver disease or certain types of cancer such as liver, testes, or ovarian cancer. In pregnant women, abnormally high or low levels of AFP can indicate potential fetal abnormalities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of alpha fetoprotein in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of alpha fetoprotein in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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