Oncofetal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oncofetal is an adjective meaning Typically present only during fetal development, but also found in adults with certain cancers.
Meaning
Typically present only during fetal development, but also found in adults with certain cancers.
Example Sentences
As an oncofetal antigen, GPC3 is highly expressed in over 70% of HCCs but not in normal adult tissues.
Word Forms
- oncofoetal
Related Words
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