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(LAK-tik A-sid 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 in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. Also called lactate dehydrogenase and LDH. |
| Previous Definitions: | laboratory test, lacrimal gland, lactase, lactate dehydrogenase, lactic acid | | Next Definitions: | lactoferrin, lactose, lactose intolerance, laetrile, LAK cell |
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