Lactate Dehydrogenase (LAK-tayt Dee-hy-DRAH-juh-nayz) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Lactate Dehydrogenase (LAK-tayt Dee-hy-DRAH-juh-nayz)? LDH. One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount of LDH in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. Also called lactic acid

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