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Carcinoembryonic Antigen

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Carcinoembryonic Antigen Definition

A cancer-specific antigen associated with both tumors and the developing fetus. The main use of this antigen is as a tumor marker, especially with respect to intestinal cancers. Production of the antigen ceases shortly before birth, but may reappear in people who develop certain types of cancer.

Carcinoembryonic Antigen Synonyms

Carcinoembryonic Antigen, CEA

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