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lac'tate dehy'drogenase
Biochem.
an enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of pyruvate and lactate, an important step in carbohydrate metabolism: elevated serum levels indicate injury to kidney, skeletal muscle, or heart muscle.
Abbr.: LDH
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