Carcinoembryonic

usgb/ˌkɑr.sɪ.nəʊɛmˈbrɪ.ən.ɪk/
noun

A specific type of antigen that is often present in the blood of individuals with certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.

Doctors will often check for carcinoembryonic antigen levels to monitor cancer progression.
Visual representation of "carcinoembryonic" - A specific type of antigen that is often present in the blood of individuals with certain cancers, especially colorectal cancer.

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carcinoembryonic antigen,CEA levels,tumor marker

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