Creator: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Keywords: Liver disease glossary, liver transplantation glossary, glossary for liver disease, glossary for liver transplantation

Written by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on May 27, 2017

Glossary

Metabolic: Having to do with normal body processes.

Metabolic disorder: Disruption of normal body processes, usually due to deficiency or absence of an enzyme.

Biliary tract: Ducts that carry bile from the liver. They include the left, right and common hepatic, cystic, and common bile ducts.

Cirrhosis: A type of chronic, progressive liver disease characterized by the presence of scar tissue and liver nodules.

Cholangitis: Inflammation of the biliary tract (bile ducts).

Sclerosis: Hardening or thickening of an organ or tissue, usually due to abnormal growth of fibrous tissue.

Cholestasis: Condition where bile accumulates within the liver.

Transplant: The surgical transfer of an organ or tissue from one position (or person) to another.

Necrosis: Changes due to death of cells or tissues.

Published on Apr 27, 2017
Last Updated on May 27, 2017