1. An abnormally large amount of this fetoprotein in the foetus can signal an abnormality of the neural tube (as spina bifida or anencephaly)
   - alpha fetoprotein, AFP

Derived forms: alpha foetoproteins

Type of: fetoprotein, foetoprotein [Brit, Cdn]

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