Transaminase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic
- Transaminase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic
- An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells, and is released into blood when the liver or heart is damaged. Blood SGOT levels are thus elevated with liver damage (for example, from viral hepatitis) or with an insult to the heart (for example, from a heart attack). Some medications can also raise SGOT levels. Interpretation of elevated SGOT levels depends on the context, and can necessitate additional clinical and laboratory information. Also known as aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
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serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase — SGOT. An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called aspartate transaminase… … English dictionary of cancer terms
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