LDH
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004762
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 lactic acid dehydrogenase.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004762 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | lactate dehydrogenase; lactic acid dehydrogenase |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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