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Liver Disorders DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-ZPortal hypertension: A liver disorder caused by the backup of blood that cannot flow through the liver because of liver damage. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC): A liver disorder caused by inflammation of the bile ducts. Prothrombin Time (PT): As a test used to determine liver function, PT evaluates blood clotting time, which will increase as liver function gets worse. pruritus: Skin itching caused by liver disease. steatohepatitis: A liver disorder that results in an enlarged, fatty liver. It can be caused by alcoholism, diabetes or obesity.
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