lactate

Meanings

• noun

  A type of organic acid that is produced by the anaerobic metabolism of glucose in muscle tissue and other organs. It is an important energy source for cells during intense physical activity or when oxygen supply is limited.

  - "During intense exercise, the body produces lactate as a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism."
  - "Lactate is transported from the muscles to the liver, where it can be converted back into glucose and used for energy by other cells."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lactate
create , fate , hate , mate

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Variants

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lactate , lactates , lactated , lactating , lactate dehydrogenase , lactate dehydrogenases , lactic dehydrogenase

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'lac' meaning milk, and the suffix '-ate', indicating a state or condition. The name reflects the fact that lactate was first identified in milk.

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Trivia

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1. Lactate is not just produced in muscle tissue, but also in other organs such as the liver and the kidneys.

2. The concentration of lactate in the blood is often used as an indicator of anaerobic fitness and athletic performance.

3. Lactate is not the same as lactose, which is a sugar found in milk.

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1. anaerobic metabolism: A metabolic process that occurs in the absence of oxygen, producing energy through the breakdown of glucose and other energy sources.

2. lactic acid: A stronger form of lactate that is produced during more intense anaerobic activity and contributes to muscle fatigue and soreness.

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Culture

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Lactate has been studied extensively in the field of sports science, as it is a key indicator of anaerobic fitness and athletic performance. It has also been researched in the context of various health conditions, such as diabetes and epilepsy.

How to Memorize "lactate"

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   - Imagine a muscle cell producing lactate as a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism during intense physical activity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate lactate with intense exercise and energy production in muscle tissue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that lactate is a type of organic acid produced during anaerobic metabolism in muscle tissue.

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