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What is
aspartate transaminase
?Pronunciation: /aspartate* transaminase*/
aspartate transaminase
Definition
An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of aspartate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase and SGOT.