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Alcoholic Liver Disease Glossary

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Mar 31, 2018

Alcoholic Liver Disease Glossary

CBC: Complete Blood Count.

CT scan: Computed tomographic scan is an advanced scanning device.

Encephalopathy: Damage to brain tissue.

Published on Sep 06, 2014
Last Updated on Mar 31, 2018

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