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Term | Definition |
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Ceruloplasmin | A ferroxidase enzyme. |
Cellulose | An inert carbohydrate. |
Hydrolyze | Breakdown by chemical reaction with water. |
Metabolism | The process of converting food to energy. |
Transferase | A class of enzymes that transfer a chemical group from one compound to another. |
Embden-Meyerhof pathway | The most common type of glycosis. |
Diabetes Mellitus | Group of metabolic disorders that results in too much sugar in the blood. |
Glycosylated Hemoglobin | Hemoglobin A1C. |
Chylomicrons | Lipoprotein particles. |
Apolipoprotein | Proteins that bind lipids to form lipoproteins. |
Ischemia | Inadequate blood supply. |
Troponin | Protein found in skeletal and heart muscle fibers. |
Homocysteine | Non-proteinogenic a-amino acid. |
Atherosclerosis | Fatty deposits or plaque build up that can clog arteries. |
Densitometer | Device that measures the degree of optical density. |