Acronym

LDH

Lactate dehydrogenase

An enzyme involved in the conversion between lactate and pyruvate.

What it means

An enzyme involved in the conversion between lactate and pyruvate.

Clinical context

LDH is commonly used in Biochemistry, Laboratory medicine. The exact meaning can depend on specialty, region and local documentation practice.

Learning note

Use the full term when clarity matters, especially in formal assignments, prescriptions, handover and patient-facing communication.