| hepatotoxicity |
poisonous to the liver.
Ãâó: www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b29/b29glos.html
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| heparin lock |
A small tube connected to a catheter in a vein in the arm for easy access.
Ãâó: www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/glossary/h...
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| hepatocellular carcinoma |
a type of liver cancer that may result from chronic hepatitis.
Ãâó: www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b35/b35glos.html
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| hepatitis A |
An infection of the liver. The virus is spread by contaminated food and water. It causes jaundice and illness for approximately 2 3 months.
Ãâó: www.gastromd.com/definitionsh.html
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| hepatitis B |
A virus which causes infection of the liver. The virus is usually spread by sexual intercourse or blood transfusion. It may be spread from mother to newborn at birth. When HBV is acquired as an adult, jaundice and illness lasting for 2-3 months occur. Adult acquisition is also characterized by the development of immunity. If the infection is acquired as a child, the illness is less severe but chronic hepatitis B may occur.
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