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Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase
Pronunciation
An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called alanine transferase and SGPT. (NCI Dictionary)
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