| asparaginase |
An enzyme used in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antineoplastics.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| aspartate transaminase |
An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of aspartate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase or SGOT.
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| aspartame |
a low calorie sugar alternative, brand name Nutrasweet.
Ãâó: library.thinkquest.org/13799/html/glossary.html
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| aspartate aminotransferase |
A hepatic enzyme released into the blood when certain organs or tissues, particularly the liver and heart, are injured. AST is also known as serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT).
Ãâó: www.cdc.gov/hemochromatosis/training/glossary.htm
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| aspartate transaminase |
an enzyme produced by the liver. Abnormally high levels in the blood indicate liver disease or damage.
Ãâó: www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b35/b35glos.html
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