foetoprotein
/ˌfɛtoʊˈproʊtiːn/
noun
- A protein produced by the liver of a fetus, often measured in blood tests to check for certain birth defects or diseases.
- High foetoprotein levels can sometimes indicate a problem with the baby's development.
- Doctors measured the foetoprotein level in the pregnant woman's blood to screen for neural tube defects.
- The lab report showed a normal foetoprotein result, which was reassuring for the parents.