"oncofetal" meaning in English

See oncofetal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From onco- + fetal. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|onco|fetal}} onco- + fetal Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} oncofetal (not comparable)
  1. Typically present only during fetal development, but also found in adults with certain cancers. Wikipedia link: Oncofetal antigen Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: oncofoetal

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