Glossary

Lactate dehydrogenase

Lactate dehydrogenase

Lactatdehydrogenase·Also: LDH

Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme found in many of the body's cells. A raised level in the blood indicates that cells have been damaged, but it is not very specific for any particular organ.

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