| PCR-SSP | Polymerase chain reaction with sequence specific primers |
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| PCR-DGGE | Polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis |
| PCR-SSP | Polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primers |
| PCR | Principal Component Regression |
| PCR | Protein Catabolic Rate |
| fulminant hepatitis | <gastroenterology, pathology> A severe and rapidly progressive form of hepatitis accompanied by hepatocellular death and the signs and symptoms of hepatic failure. May be a complication of hepatitis B, hepatitis C or hepatitis D. (05 Jan 1998) |
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| long incubation hepatitis | Outdated name for hepatitis B based on the longer incubation period (generally 30-180 days, usually 60-90) compared to hepatitis A (15-45 days, mean 30). (05 Mar 2000) |
| lupoid hepatitis | <pathology> A type of chronic active hepatitis that results from circulating auto-antibodies and chronic inflammation of the liver. Symptoms are those of chronic active hepatitis. (27 Sep 1997) |