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|Term= | |Term=lactic acid | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=lactate dehydrogenase (LAK-tayt dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nays) One of a group of enzymes found in blood and other body tissues that are involved in the production of energy in cells. Elevated levels of lactate dehydrogenase in the blood can be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. | ||
|Type= | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty= | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
|Language=English | |Language=English | ||
|Source= | |Source=NCI | ||
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{{ | lactic acid - {{pronunciation}} (LAK-tik A-sid) A substance produced from sugars in milk by the action of certain enzymes. It is used in skin care products to reduce wrinkles and soften skin. It is also being studied for the treatment of hand-foot syndrome (a condition characterized by pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or redness of the hands or feet) in patients receiving chemotherapy. Lactic acid is also made in the body's muscles and is used in many chemical processes in the body. It's a type of alpha hydroxy acid {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 22:31, 9 January 2023
| Lactic acid | |
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| Term | Lactic acid |
| Short definition | lactate dehydrogenase (LAK-tayt dee-hy-DRAH-jeh-nays) One of a group of enzymes found in blood and other body tissues that are involved in the production of energy in cells. Elevated levels of lactate dehydrogenase in the blood can be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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lactic acid - (pronounced) (LAK-tik A-sid) A substance produced from sugars in milk by the action of certain enzymes. It is used in skin care products to reduce wrinkles and soften skin. It is also being studied for the treatment of hand-foot syndrome (a condition characterized by pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or redness of the hands or feet) in patients receiving chemotherapy. Lactic acid is also made in the body's muscles and is used in many chemical processes in the body. It's a type of alpha hydroxy acid
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