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Albumin: a protein made by the liver
Alkaline Phosphatase: an enzyme produced by liver cells and other cells; blood tests that measure this enzyme indicate if the liver and other organs are functioning properly
Amylase: a substance produced by the pancreas when it is inflamed that can be measured in the blood
Anesthesia: medicine that is given by a specially trained physician or nurse to put a patient to sleep (general anesthesia) or numb an area of the body (local anesthesia) so that a medical procedure or operation can be done without pain
Antacid: a medicine that protects the digestive system; it can relieve indigestion and other digestive discomfort
Antibody: a protein that the body produces after fighting an infection
Antigen: a substance found on the surface of some cells that can trigger an immune response
Arteriogram: an x-ray of the arteries in which a dye is injected into the body to get a clearer picture of blood vessels and organs
Ascites: fluid in the abdomen
Bacteria: organisms or germs that can cause disease
Bile: a fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine to help the body digest fats
Bile Leak: a hole in the bile duct resulting in bile spilling into the abdomen
Bile Tube: a tube placed in the bile duct allowing bile to drain into a bag outside of the body
Biliary Tree: the passageways that carry bile to the intestines located inside and outside of the liver
Bilirubin: an orange colored substance in the bile that is produced when red blood cells break down
Biopsy: the procedure that removes a piece of tissue from a part of the body and is examined in the lab
Bladder: the part of the urinary tract that receives urine from the kidneys and stores it until urination
Cadaver: the body of person who has died
Cadaveric Donor: an individual whose death does not affect the quality of their organs; the individual and their family have agreed to donate organs and tissues for transplantation
Cardiac: the heart
Cardiologist: a doctor specializing in heart diseases
Cholesterol: a form of fat the body needs to perform certain functions; too much cholesterol can cause heart disease
Cirrhosis: a scarring of the liver
Citrulline: an amino acid (protein) that is measured in the blood
CMV (Cytomegalovirus): a virus that lies dormant in the body and can be reactivated after transplantation causing flu like illness, pneumonia and/or gastrointestinal ulcers
CVL (Central Venous Line): a narrow tube that is placed into a large blood vessel and is used to receive medicine, fluid, and draw blood
Diabetes: a disease in which people are unable to process sugar in the body correctly
Donor: a person who gives an organ to someone else
D-Xylose: a blood test performed to measure absorption
Edema: excess fluid in the tissues in the body; swollen ankles are a sign
Electrocardiogram: a recording of the electrical activity of the heart
Encephalopathy: a condition associated with liver disease characterized by
insomnia, memory loss and an inability to concentrate or think clearly
Endotrachael Tube: a tube inserted through the mouth or nose into the windpipe allowing people to breathe during surgery
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