lactate dehydrogenase

lactate dehydrogenase definition - medical

lactate dehydrogenase

noun Abbr. LDH
Any of a class of enzymes found in the liver, kidneys, striated muscle, and heart muscle that catalyze the reversible conversion of pyruvate and lactate.

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