Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
Keywords: Autoimmune Hepatitis glossary, glossary for Autoimmune Hepatitis

Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated on Mar 16, 2017

Glossary

Autoimmune diseases: Diseases caused when the immune system of the body reacts against its own tissues and organs.

Remission: Obtaining respite from a disease. Remission can be permanent or temporary.

Published on Mar 16, 2017

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