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Definition

"Condition of the liver, characterized by jaundice, hepatomegaly, anorexia, abdominal and gastric discomfort, abnormal liver function, clay-colored and inflammatory stools, and tea-colored urine." (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary)

 

Keywords

  • Hepatitis,
  • Hepatitis-A
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatitis, Viral
  • Liver-diseases
  • Communicable diseases
 

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Reference Books

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Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference
Call Number: REF RJ 50 .C483 2003
ISBN: 0471404284

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Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects
Call Number: REF RB 155.5 .W96 2000
ISBN: 0816063966

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Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
Call Number: REF QH 302.5 .E53 2001
ISBN: 0470066512

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Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases
Call Number: REF RC 112 .T87 2003
ISBN: 0471657328

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Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery
Call Number: REF RC563.4 .E53 2009

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Magill's Medical Guide
Call Number: REF RC41 .M34 2008

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Merck Manual
Call Number: REF RS51 .M4 2006

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Professional Guide to Diseases
Call Number: REF RT65 .P69 2009

 

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