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The liver is the largest internal organ of the human body. The liver is an organ in vertebrates, including humans. It plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body including glycogen storage, plasma protein synthesis, and drug detoxification. It also produces bile, which is important in digestion. It performs and regulates a wide variety of high-volume biochemical reactions requiring specialized tissues. Medical terms related to the liver often start in hep ...
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Liver Failure
... What is liver failure? Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond repair and the liver is no longer able to function. Liver failure is a life-threatening condition that d...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Spironolactone ... Common brand name: Aldactone Type of medication: Spironolactone is a type of medication called a "potassium sparing" diuretic. Diuretics are used to remove a surplus of fluid from the body''...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Liver Transplantation ... The liver is the body''s largest internal organ, weighing about 3 pounds in adults. It is located below the diaphragm on the right side of the abdomen. The liver performs many complex functions in the...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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- Digestive Disease Resources (Cleveland Clinic)
- Digestive Diseases Glossary (Cleveland Clinic)
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