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New Treatments for Hepatitis C - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD on Aug 18, 2016


Glossary

Hepatitis - An infection or inflammation of the liver.

Hepatitis C - A form of hepatitis caused by the hepatitis C virus, which is transmitted through sexual contact or contact with infected blood or body fluids.

Dialysis - The process of cleansing the blood when the kidneys are not able to filter the blood.


Fatigue - Feeling Weak.

Cirrhosis - A type of chronic, progressive liver disease.

Trauma - An injury (as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent.

Gastroenterologist - A doctor who specializes in treating disorders of digestive system.

Depression - Mental state of low mood commonly associated with feelings of sadness, emptiness, despair or loss of interest in life or worldly matters.

Anemia - A condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal.

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