aspartate aminotransferase

an enzyme that may be involved in the cause of muscular dystrophy. Increased levels in the blood are a clinical sign of this disease and also of damage to the heart and liver, as in cases of jaundice or myocardial infarction. The former name of this enzyme was glutamic–oxaloacetic transaminase. Also called aspartate transaminase.

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Psychology term of the day

February 12th 2025

role diffusion

a state of confusion about one’s social role that typically occurs during adolescence. See identity versus identity confusion. [described by Erik Erikson]