[Alcoholic liver disease. I. Pathophysiology (author's transl)].
1977
H Iturriaga, and
G Ugarte
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008108
Liver Diseases, Alcoholic
Liver diseases associated with ALCOHOLISM. It usually refers to the coexistence of two or more subentities, i.e., ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER; ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS; and ALCOHOLIC CIRRHOSIS.
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.