Liver
Medical term · L
A vital organ that removes waste products from the body and helps with digestion.
Related terms
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AlbuminA protein made by the liver. Abnormal levels of this substance may indicate liver or kidney disease.
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AlbuminuriaHigh amounts of albumin (a protein made by the liver) in the urine, possibly indicating kidney dysfunction.
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Alcohol dehydrogenaseA liver enzyme that metabolizes alcohol into a substance called acetaldehyde, which is toxic. Sometimes referred to as ADH.
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BiguanidesMedications that stop the liver from making excess glucose (sugar) and improve sensitivity to insulin.