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alpha-fetoprotein

/al-fuh-fee-toh-proh-teen, -tee-in/US // ˌæl fəˌfi toʊˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn //UK // (ˌælfəˌfiːtəʊˈprəʊtiːn) //

甲胎蛋白,甲胎素,甲型胎儿蛋白,甲型胎儿素

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Biochemistry.

    • : a serum protein produced during pregnancy, useful in the prenatal diagnosis of multiple births or birth defects. Abbreviation: AFP

Examples

  • Alpha Team was killed, Faal told the FBI, while the Bravo members who were not gunned down fled.

  • The conspirators were split into two teams, “Alpha” and “Bravo.”

  • And when that happens, one “alpha dog” will run the show, usually the oldest, most experienced performer, who “knows more tricks.”

  • Former RSD instructor Nathan Kole says he saw firsthand how this “alpha male” marketing can damage students.

  • Lohse rushes Sigma Alpha Epsilon, gets a bid, endures pledge term, and then submits to the dehumanizing rigors of Hell Night.

  • Beta is not formed from alpha; one is first, the other is second, and no one knows why.

  • The ring shown in Fig. 117 bears the sacred monogram accompanied by the significant Alpha and Omega.

  • The proper annual motion of the sun Alpha Centauri exceeds 188 millions of leagues per year.

  • The star Alpha Cygni comes to us in a direct line at a speed of 500 millions of leagues per year.

  • And I remember being jealous because she was chosen by the Kappa Alpha as a candidate.