aminotransferase
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of aminotransferase
First recorded in 1960–65; amino- + transferase
Example Sentences
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In a Phase 3 clinical trial, two patients out of a total 2,000 recorded high levels of alanine aminotransferase and bilirubin, typically a strong predictor of liver failure.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
At the top of the list: a slightly elevated level of the liver enzyme alanine aminotransferase, or ALT.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2020
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