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Alpha Foetoprotein.
Alpha Foetoprotein - as a noun
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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afpalpha fetoproteinExample Sentences
"The levels of alpha foetoprotein in the blood can be measured to screen for certain fetal abnormalities."
"Elevated levels of alpha foetoprotein may indicate the presence of an open neural tube defect."
"Testing for alpha foetoprotein is commonly done during prenatal care."
"The alpha foetoprotein test is a routine part of prenatal screening."
"Low levels of alpha foetoprotein in amniotic fluid may be associated with chromosomal abnormalities."
