Definitions for "Alanine aminotransferase"
A liver-cell enzyme; increased levels in the bloodstream are indicative of liver-cell injury.
One of the transaminases found only in the liver that when found in high levels may indicate inflammation or damage to the liver.
A liver enzyme, measured through a blood test, that indicates the health of the liver. Lower counts are better. Levels may go up because of hepatitis and other infections, or because of drug toxicities