Guest guest Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Autoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the immune system goes awry and attacks the body itself. See the entire definition of Autoimmune Autoimmune hepatitis: A disease in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells, causing inflammation of the liver (hepatitis). If not treated, autoimmune hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis (scarring and hardening) of the liver and eventually to liver failure. Bile: Bile is a yellow-green fluid that is made by the liver, stored in the gallbladder and passes through the common bile duct into the duodenum where it helps digest fat. The principal components of bile are cholesterol, bile salts, and the pigment bilirubin. See the entire definition of Bile Biopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for purposes of diagnosis. (Many definitions of " biopsy " stipulate that the sample of tissue is removed for examination under a microscope. This may or may not be the case. The diagnosis may be achieved by other means such as by analysis of chromosomes or genes.) See the entire definition of Biopsy ____________________________________________________________ Sweepstakes!!! Enter for your chance to WIN a summer spa getaway! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/JKFkuJkEP74LnPFM5qi5PJ4yQalFpiyOQ\ QJmQuQTbcXsnTQYWLGU97/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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