| drug-induced cholestasis | <hepatology> A condition where a drug is interfering with the normal flow of bile from the liver to the gut via the biliary tract. The end result is jaundice. Origin: Gr. Stasis = stoppage (27 Sep 1997) |
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| cholestasis | <gastroenterology> An arrest of the normal flow of bile. This may occur due to a blockage of the bile ducts resulting in an elevation of bilirubin in the bloodstream (jaundice). Origin: Gr. Stasis = stoppage (15 Jan 1998) |
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| cholestasis, intrahepatic | Intrahepatic impairment of bile flow. It is usually due to liver cell damage, but may be due to obstruction of intrahepatic bile ducts. It is also called hepatocellular jaundice and medical jaundice. (12 Dec 1998) |