What is another word for fetoprotein?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛtəpɹˌə͡ʊtiːn] (IPA)

Fetoprotein is a substance produced in the human body during fetal development. It is also known as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) or simply fetal protein. It is commonly used in medical tests to screen for abnormalities or diseases in pregnant women or newborns. Synonyms for fetoprotein include embryonal albumin, AFP-L3, and Y-fetoprotein. These terms are often used interchangeably with fetoprotein in medical literature. Some specialty tests may also refer to fetoprotein as hepatocyte-specific alpha-fetoprotein, fetuin, or oncofetal antigen. Regardless of the terminology, fetoprotein remains an important biomarker in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Synonyms for Fetoprotein:

What are the hypernyms for Fetoprotein?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for fetoprotein (as nouns)

    • substance
      Alpha Foetoprotein, afp, alpha fetoprotein.

What are the hyponyms for Fetoprotein?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for fetoprotein (as nouns)

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