aspartate transaminase

Definition of aspartate transaminase

aspartate transaminase

(as-PAR-tayt tranz-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: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms