Biliary cirrhosis primary
Definition: An autoimmune inflammatory disorder characterized by destruction of the small intrahepatic bile ducts. It affects predominantly females and it may lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. Patients have antimitochondrial and antinuclear antibodies in the peripheral blood.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): primary biliary cirrhosis
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