aspartate

noun

as·​par·​tate ə-ˈspär-ˌtāt How to pronounce aspartate (audio)
: a salt or ester of aspartic acid

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Your Liver Enzyme Levels Could Improve Liver enzymes, including alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), are common markers of liver health. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 June 2026

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First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aspartate was in 1829

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“Aspartate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspartate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

aspartate

noun
as·​par·​tate -ˌtāt How to pronounce aspartate (audio)
: a salt or ester of aspartic acid

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