Ethanol: drug, "hepatotoxin," and modifier of intermediary metabolism.
1969
K S Henley, and
R Scholz
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007408
Intestinal Absorption
Uptake of substances through the lining of the INTESTINES.
Absorption, Intestinal
D008099
Liver
A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances.
Livers
D008103
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver disease in which the normal microcirculation, the gross vascular anatomy, and the hepatic architecture have been variably destroyed and altered with fibrous septa surrounding regenerated or regenerating parenchymal nodules.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000431
Ethanol
A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.