Dictionary of units of measurement. 2015.
mg/dl — symbol for milligram per deciliter, a unit used in U.S. medicine to measure the concentration of cholesterol and other substances in the blood. 1 mg/dl equals 0.01 grams per liter (g/L). Internationally, the SI unit for data of this type is… … Dictionary of units of measurement
Perfluorooctanoic acid — IUPAC name pentadecafluorooctanoic acid … Wikipedia
mg/dL — see milligram per deciliter … Dictionary of units of measurement
Creatinine — A chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine is produced from creatine, a molecule of major importance for energy production in muscles. Approximately 2% of the body s creatine is converted to creatinine every… … Medical dictionary
blood alcohol level — (BAL) a legal measurement of alcohol concentration in the bloodstream, determining whether a person is considered legally impaired or intoxicated. The blood alcohol level is usually stated as a percentage, such as 0.10%. In most U.S. states,… … Dictionary of units of measurement
Creatinine clearance test — A test that helps determine whether the kidneys are functioning normally. Specifically, the creatinine clearance test gauges the rate at which a waste, creatinine, is cleared from the blood by the kidneys. Creatinine is produced from the… … Medical dictionary
