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| al·ka·line phos·pha·tase |
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1. enzyme released during certain illnesses: an enzyme released into the blood in various disorders, including obstructive jaundice and some bone diseases. Measurement of its levels forms the basis of a common clinical test.
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2. enzyme: an enzyme that controls hydrolysis. Use: in clinical diagnosis of many illnesses.
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