| hepatorenal syndrome |
a combined liver and kidney failure.
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| hepatotoxic |
a compound that is toxic to liver cells.
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| hepatic encephalopathy |
is a serious complication of advanced liver disease caused by toxins, that the liver is no more able to remove from the bloodstream. It is clinically manifested by personality changes and impaired intellectual ability, awareness, and neuromuscular functioning.
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| hepatitis |
is an inflammation of the liver, that can be caused by viruses, bacteria, drugs or toxins. If persist for more than 6 months is called chronic hepatitis.
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| hepatitis C |
A virus that causes hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). It is carried and passed to others through blood or sexual contact. Also, infants born to infected mothers may become infected with the virus.
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