What does the medical abbreviation AFP mean?
The abbreviation AFP may have a few different meanings. However, what does the abbreviation AFP mean in medical terms?
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What is AFP medical abbreviation?
In the medical field, the medical abbreviation AFP stands for Alpha Fetoprotein.
AFP: Alpha Fetoprotein
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| He | Helium (element) |
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| Kr | Krypton (element) |
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