fetoprotein
/ˌfiːtoʊˈproʊtiːn/
noun
- A protein produced by the liver of a fetus, often measured in medical tests to check for certain conditions during pregnancy.
- High levels of fetoprotein can sometimes indicate a problem with the baby's development.
- Fetoprotein testing is a routine part of prenatal screening.
- The doctor ordered a blood test to measure the level of fetoprotein in the mother's blood.