What does "EMA" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"EMA" in a medical document stands for "Epithelial Membrane Antigen". This is a protein that is often found in certain types of cells in the body, including some types of cancer cells. In a medical test, if EMA is mentioned, it means that the test was checking for the presence of this protein.
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