ALT

Hepatic blood marker

ALT in medical contexts stands for alanine aminotransferase, a liver enzyme measured in blood tests: Her ALT levels were elevated.

High ALT often indicates liver damage or disease. (Lowercase alt is a keyboard key or means alternative.)

enzyme

liver

Abdominal detoxifying organ

hepatic · transaminase · liver damage · liver disease · hepatitis · liver function

Categories
Opposites
liver function markers

ALTtroponin

Muscle regulatory protein complex

creatinine · BUN · lipase · amylase · albumin

keyboard modifier function

ALTWindows key

OS-branded keyboard shortcut

spacebar

cultural positioning

ALTmainstream

Dominant cultural current

conventional · traditional · establishment · basic · conformist

Phrases
Family

alternate, altitude, alto, altimeter

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G