Definition
A chronic disease of the liver that is characterized by formation of dense connective tissue, degenerative changes in essential cells, alteration in structure of the cords of liver lobules, fatty and cellular infiltration, and sometimes development of areas of regeneration. Liver function is gradually impaired and ammonia toxicity may result in severe cases.
URL Name
YF-3000-1790
Third Level Code
YF-3000
Taxonomy Code
YF-3000.1790
Parent Code
YF-3000
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YF
Fourth Level Code
YF-3000-1790
Publication Status
Online