Lactate dehydrogenase
Lactate dehydrogenase
lactate dehydrogenase
[LAK-tayt dee-hy-DRAH-juh-nayz]
LDH. One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount of LDH in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some types of cancer or other diseases. Also called lactic acid dehydrogenase.