Dictionary

All the reactions of molecular degradations of the organism considered.

Liver inflammation with a duration of more than six months. Transaminases remain at a high level during more that period of time.

Uncontrolled regeneration of the liver that combines scar tissue (fibrosis) and cell clusters that do not respect the normal architecture (nodules).

Blood coagulation is a mechanism that allows the body to form blood clots to repair damaged vessels.

Simultaneous infection of a person by more than pathogen species.

Compensated cirrhosis means that the body still functions fairly well and there is no sign of complication (Ascites, haemorrhage…).

Destruction of cells. In the case of liver cells (hepatocytes), it releases the transaminases (ASAT, ALAT) in the blood flow.