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A family of lipo-soluble steroids important to the absorption, metabolism, and function of calcium and phosphorus and the growth and development of bone and tooth enamel. Found naturally in animal tissues, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is formed in the skin when ultraviolet light activates cholesterol conversion into vitamin D3. Ultraviolet irradiation of ergosterol (plant vitamin D) forms ergocalciferol (vitamin D2). (NCI04)
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The determination of the amount of degenerated leukocytes (leukocytes that show deterioration in form or function) present in a sample.
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This test measures the levels of DHEA sulfate (DHEAS) in your blood. DHEAS stands for dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. DHEAS is mostly made in the adrenal glands, two small glands located above your kidneys. Your adrenal glands help control your heart rate, blood pressure, and other body functions. They make different types of hormones you need to stay healthy. This includes cortisol, a hormone that helps with your immune system , and DHEAS, a steroid hormone.
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A laboratory procedure that tests the function of an endocrine organ and measures the amount of a hormone present in a sample.
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Article
Research record from J Immunol Methods, 2026-08-10. PMID 42575294.
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Research record from Transfusion, 2026-04-08. PMID 41952359.
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This gene plays a role in hematopoiesis and may function as a growth factor receptor.
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Research record from Cancers (Basel), 2026-08-17. PMID 42649960.
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Research record from Curr Protoc, 2026-10-01. PMID 42873557.
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The determination of the amount of functional fibrinogen present in a sample.
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A gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test measures the amount of GGT in your blood GGT is an enzyme. Enzymes are proteins that speed up certain chemical reactions in your body. Thousands of enzymes play an important role in all of your body functions. The GGT enzyme is found throughout your body, but it is mainly found in your liver.
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Glossary Term
Typically involves transcription of genetically encoded information into an intermediary message (messenger RNA) and subsequent translation into a functional protein.
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