| liver profile | <investigation> A test that measures the blood serum level of several enzymes produced by the liver. An elevated liver function test is a sign of possible liver damage. Examples include: prothrombin time, PTT, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, alkaline phosphatase and serum albumin. (14 Oct 1997) |
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| Lovibond's profile sign | The angle made at the meeting of the proximal nail fold and the nail plate when viewed from the radial aspect; normally, less than 180 |