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(LAK-tayt dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nayz)
| | One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount of lactate dehydrogenase in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. Also called lactic acid dehydrogenase and LDH. |
| Previous Definitions: | labial mucosa, laboratory study, laboratory test, lacrimal gland, lactase | | Next Definitions: | lactic acid, lactic acid dehydrogenase, lactoferrin, lactose, lactose intolerance |
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