MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of SGOT

Meaning of SGOT: An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues.

An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of SGOT released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called aspartate transaminase and serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase.

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