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RSSLiver transplantation
Liver transplantation is the
replacement of a diseased
liver with a healthy liver
allograft. The most commonly
used technique is orthotopic
transplantation, in which
the native liver is removed
and the donor organ is
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Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy is a
nonspecific term describing
a syndrome affecting the
brain. Generally, it refers
to involvement of large
parts of the brain (or the
whole organ), instead of
identifiable changes
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Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a
gastroenterological disease,
featuring inflammation of
the liver. The clinical
signs and prognosis, as well
as the therapy, depend on
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Detox
Detox, short for
detoxification, in general
is the removal of toxic
substances from the body. It
is one of the functions of
the liver and kidneys, but
can also be achieved
artificially by techniques
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an enterovirus transmitted by the orofecal route, such as contaminated food. It causes an acute form of hepatitis and does not have a chronic ... > more -
Hepatitis B
Originally known as serum hepatitis, hepatitis B has only been recognized as such since World War II, and has caused current epidemics in parts of Asia and ... > more -
Excretory system
The excretory system is the system of an organism's body that performs the function of excretion, the bodily process of discharging wastes. The Excretory system is responsible for the elimination of ... > more -
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC, also called hepatoma or liver cancer) is a primary malignancy (cancer) of the ... > more -
Ketone bodies
Ketone bodies are three chemicals that are produced as by-products when fatty acids are broken down for energy. Contrary to what the name "bodies" may suggest, these are soluble compounds, not ... > more -
Detox diet
A detox diet is a dietary regimen involving a change in consumption habits in an attempt to detoxify the body by removal of toxins or other contaminants. It is claimed to improve health, energy, ... > more
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