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Ldh Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
Lactate dehydrogenase. 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 lactic acid dehydrogenase.
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The enzyme LDH is found in many body tissues, especially the heart, liver, kidney, skeletal muscle, brain, blood cells and lungs. It often becomes elevated in advanced cases of testicular cancer. Clinically, it is useful as marker of advanced or bulky disease and, when elevated, as a marker for seminoma.
Ldh Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
LDH is an acronym which may refer to:
- Lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme in a wide range of plants, animals and other organisms; is measured as part of the complete blood test
- Large diameter hose, a type of fire hose
- Layered double hydroxides, a class of layered materials composed of positively charged atomic layers and charge balancing anions located in the interlayer region
- Human Rights League (France)
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