Bodansky unit
Bodansky unit is a unit of measurement used in the field of medicine to quantify the amount of acid phosphatase, a type of enzyme, in the blood. It is named after the American biochemist Aaron Bodansky, who made significant contributions to the study of enzymes and their role in human health.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as Bo-dan-sky unit.
Etymology
The Bodansky unit is named after Aaron Bodansky, an American biochemist who made significant contributions to the study of enzymes. His research in the early 20th century led to a better understanding of the role of enzymes in the human body, particularly in relation to diseases such as prostate cancer.
Related Terms
- Acid Phosphatase: An enzyme that is measured in Bodansky units. It is often used as a marker in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
- Enzyme: A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
- Prostate Cancer: A form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. The level of acid phosphatase in the blood can be an indicator of this disease.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bodansky unit
- Wikipedia's article - Bodansky unit
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