PLA has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of PLA in Medical.
(PLA)- Eco-friendly biodegradeable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources.
MedicalAn enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of a phospholipid molecule by the addition of water. Also called a lecithinase.There are a number of phospholipases. They are grouped on the basis of the specific chemical bond they split. The phospholipases include phospholipase A1 (PLA1), phospholipase A2 (PLA2), phospholipase C, and phospholipase D.
MedicalA placebo is a substance or treatment with no active therapeutic effect. A placebo may be given to a person in order to deceive the recipient into thinking that it is an active treatment. In drug testing and medical research, a placebo can be made to resemble an active medication or therapy so that it functions as a control; this is to prevent the recipient(s) and/or others from knowing whether a treatment is active or inactive, as expectations about efficacy can influence results.
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