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| A form of carnitine, which is a substance made in the muscles and liver. It can be given as a supplement to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer or undergoing dialysis for kidney disease. Also called levocarnitine. |
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Previous Definitions: | L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine, L-377,202, L-778,123, L-arginine, L-asparaginase | Next Definitions: | L-glutamic acid, L-norgestrel, L-threo-dihydrosphingosine, lab-on-a-chip, labial mucosa |
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