alkaline phosphatase
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of alkaline phosphatase
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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As advertised, the drug is lowering levels of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase in their blood, and that should be a sign of healing for their autoimmune disease, called primary biliary cholangitis.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2022
Although the trial required for accelerated approval was too short to show long-term improvement, the drug lowered alkaline phosphatase levels in many patients who could tolerate taking it.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2022
The drug is designed to replace alkaline phosphatase and to improve bone health.
From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2022
In addition, blood levels of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase are typically elevated in people with Paget’s disease.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The only abnormality was that an enzyme found in liver and bone — called alkaline phosphatase — was slightly low.
From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2011
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