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alkaline phosphatase
noun
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Word History
1935, in the meaning defined above
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“Alkaline phosphatase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkaline%20phosphatase. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
alkaline phosphatase
nounNote: A test measuring the level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood serum is an important diagnostic indicator for diseases especially of the bone, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts.
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