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carcino-embryonic antigen — CEA a protein produced in the fetus but not in normal adult life. It may be produced by carcinomas, particularly of the colon, and is a rather insensitive marker of malignancy. It is an example of an oncofetal antigen that is used as a tumour… … The new mediacal dictionary
oncofetal antigen — a protein normally produced only by fetal tissue but often produced by certain tumours. An example is carcino embryonic antigen (CEA), which has been used as a tumour marker, especially in colorectal carcinomas. * * * an antigenic gene product… … Medical dictionary
oncofetal antigen — a protein normally produced only by fetal tissue but often produced by certain tumours. An example is carcino embryonic antigen (CEA), which has been used as a tumour marker, especially in colorectal carcinomas … The new mediacal dictionary
Carcinoembryonic antigen — (CEA) is a protein found in many types of cells but associated with tumors and the developing fetus. CEA is tested in blood. The normal range is Benign conditions that can increase CEA include smoking, infection, inflammatory bowel disease,… … Medical dictionary
Test, carcinoembryonic antigen — Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is a protein found in many types of cells but associated with tumors and the developing fetus. CEA is tested in blood. The normal range is Benign conditions that can increase CEA include smoking, infection,… … Medical dictionary
CEA — carcino embryonic antigen … The new mediacal dictionary
CEA — Consumer Electronics Association (Business » Stock Exchange) ** Cost Effectiveness Analysis (Governmental » Military) ** Atomic Energy Commission (Academic & Science » Ocean Science) ** Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía (International »… … Abbreviations dictionary
CEA — See carcinoembryonic antigen. * * * Abbreviation for carcinoembryonic antigen. * * * carcinoembryonic antigen; carotid endarterectomy; cholesterol esterifying activity; cost effectiveness analysis; cranial epidural abscess; crystalline egg… … Medical dictionary
CEA — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sigles d’une seule lettre Sigles de deux lettres > Sigles de trois lettres Sigles de quatre lettres … Wikipédia en Français
tumour marker — a substance produced by a tumour that can be used to aid detection of the tumour and to monitor its size and the effects of treatment. An example is alpha fetoprotein, which is used to monitor treatment of malignant teratomas. See also: CA125,… … The new mediacal dictionary
