| hepatomegaly |
(hep-uh-to-MEG-uh-le). Enlargement of the liver. Many conditions can result in hepatomegaly, including alcohol abuse, liver infections such as viral hepatitis, some blood disorders such as leukemia and cancer, and obesity.
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| hepatitis |
(hep-uh-TI-tis). Inflammation of the liver caused by viruses, medicines or toxins such as alcohol. Hepatitis has many forms, including hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
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| hepatitis A |
A highly contagious often food-borne liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A doesn't cause chronic liver disease and can be prevented with vaccinations.
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| hepatic duct |
(More? GIT Notes)
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| hepatic colic |
The severe pain produced by the passage of a gallstone from the liver or gall bladder through the bile duct. [Webster]
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