aspartate transaminase

Definition / meaning of 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 and SGOT.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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