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Transaminase clinical usage
Two of the better known enzymes in the transaminase class are serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT). Both SGOT and SGPT are normally found primarily in liver and heart cells, are…
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- Bartter syndrome A group of disorders that are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and are characterized by impaired…
- Fertilization Fertilization is the process of combining the male gamete, or 'sperm,' with the female gamete, or 'ovum.' The…
- Prolactin A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Prolactin stimulates lactation (milk production). It also has many…
- Dominant, autosomal See: Fredrickson, Donald.
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- Peter Mansfield See: Mansfield, Peter
- MCI Mild cognitive impairment