Cholestasis at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Cholestasis? Any condition in which the release of bile from the liver is blocked. The blockage can occur in the liver (intrahepatic cholestasis) or in the bile ducts (extrahepatic cholestasis).Medical Term & Definition Added By: Liam
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