Also known as: ACH-
ACH has various meanings in the Medicine category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of ACH in Medicine.
Achondroplasia is a common cause of dwarfism. It occurs as a sporadic mutation in approximately 80% of cases or it may be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.|(ICD-10 Q77.4)|Achondroplasia
MedicineOops, I should have used the systematic name, ethanal! This is a good example of a case where the IUPAC system may be logical, but can easily engender no end of confusion.
MedicineAcetylcholine is an organic molecule that acts as a neurotransmitter in many organisms, including humans. It is an ester of acetic acid and choline, with chemical formula CH3COO(CH2)2N+(CH3)3 and systematic name 2-acetoxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium.
MedicineAcetylcholinesterase, also known as AChE or acetylhydrolase, is the primary cholinesterase in the body. It is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine and of some other choline esters that function as neurotransmitters.
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