Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Aspartate transaminase (as-PAR-tayt trans-A-mih-nays)
An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of aspartate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer, or other diseases. Also called serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase and SGOT.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.