Glossary
Cholestasis: Condition due to buildup of bile in the liver that eventually causes liver damage.Posterior embryotoxon: An opaque ring formed around the cornea of the eye. It does not affect vision.
Xanthomas: Fat deposits in areas like the skin, joints, muscle and tendons are called xanthomas.
Pruritus: Itching often caused due to the buildup of bilirubin in the liver.
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