oncofetal antigens
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on·co·fe·tal an·ti·gens
tumor-associated antigens present in fetal tissue and some malignant tumors but not in normal adult tissue, including α-fetoprotein.
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on·co·fe·tal an·ti·gens
(on'kō-fē'tăl an'ti-jenz)Tumor-associated antigens present in fetal tissue but not in normal adult tissue, including α-fetoprotein and carcinoembryonic antigen.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012