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Alpha Fetoprotein
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Alpha Fetoprotein (Female Health) 
A type of fetal protein measured via a prenatal test called maternal serum screening. Abnormal levels of the protein in the mother's blood suggest elevated risk of certain genetic disorders; a follow-up amniocentesis can provide a more definitive result.
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