dictionary help| DN --> dibucaine number | medical dictionary |
A test for differentiation of one of several forms of atypical pseudocholinesterases that are unable to inactivate succinylcholine at normal rates; based upon percent inhibition of the enzymes by dibucaine, normal enzyme has a DN of 75 and above, heterozygous atypical enzyme has a DN of 40-70, and homozygous atypical enzyme has a DN of less than 20.
See: fluoride number.
Acronym: DN
(05 Mar 2000)
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