Because lipase levels remain elevated longer than amylase and its sensitivity in acute alcoholic pancreatitis is increased, serum lipase may be a more reliable test than serum amylase for the initial diagnosis of acute pancreatitis.
The name Calhoun is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Calhoun is: From the narrow forest. Irish Meaning: The name Calhoun is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Calhoun is: From the narrow forest. Surname.
â¢ John C. Calhoun. Definition: Members of Congress from the South and West who desperately wanted war with Great Britain and with Native Americans, in order to protect the interests of America. The leader of the War Hawks was Henry Clay, who was Speaker of the House in the months leading up to the War of 1812. Another leading War Hawk was John C. Calhoun.