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fetoglobulins
One of a
number
of proteins of unknown
function
found in
fetal
blood
. α-F. occurs in small amounts in
normal
adults and in larger amounts in the
fetus
and
pregnant
mother
, especially in the second
trimester
; elevated levels are also detected in
adult
patients with
liver
disease
and neoplasms.
Medical dictionary
.
2011
.