alanina aminotransferasa
/alanina aminotɾansfeɾasa/from spelling rules
Alanine aminotransferase is said in Spanish as alanina aminotransferasa.
This phrase refers to an enzyme found primarily in the liver that is measured in blood tests to check for liver damage.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a direct cognate of the English term, constructed from alanina (alanine) and aminotransferasa (aminotransferase).
Which one should you use?
While alanina aminotransferasa is a standard term, you may encounter other forms. The formal term Transaminasa glutámica pirúvica (TGP) is also used, whereas ALT and Transaminasa piruvato-cetoglutárica are more informal ways to refer to the enzyme.
How do you pronounce it?
/alanina aminotɾansfeɾasa/
Did you know?
- While ALT is a global acronym, Spanish medical records frequently use TGP to refer to the same enzyme, which can cause confusion for English speakers expecting the same abbreviations.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, patients and doctors rarely use the full term alanina aminotransferasa and instead refer to the test results simply as las transaminasas, treating the singular enzyme as a plural group.
- The word 'alanina' follows the standard Spanish convention for naming amino acids, often ending in '-ina' where English uses '-ine'.
Examples in context
- La prueba de alanina aminotransferasa reveló niveles elevados, indicando posibles daños en el hígado.The alanine aminotransferase test revealed elevated levels, indicating possible liver damage.
- Es importante realizar un análisis de sangre para verificar la concentración de transaminasa glutámica pirúvica.It is important to perform a blood analysis to verify the concentration of glutamic-pyruvic transaminase.
- La alanina aminotransferasa es un marcador de daño hepático.Alanine aminotransferase is a marker of liver damage.
- Sus niveles de alanina aminotransferasa en sangre están altos.Her alanine aminotransferase levels in the blood are high.
- El médico analizó la alanina aminotransferasa en el informe.The doctor analyzed the alanine aminotransferase in the report.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing medical test results in a clinic.
- Alejandro¿Qué significa este valor de alanina aminotransferasa?What does this alanine aminotransferase value mean?
- ElenaIndica que puede haber una inflamación en tu hígado.It indicates that there might be inflammation in your liver.
- Alejandro¿Es preocupante que la alanina aminotransferasa esté así?Is it worrying that the alanine aminotransferase is like this?
- ElenaDebemos esperar a que el especialista te vea.We should wait for the specialist to see you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
