piecemeal necrosis
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Piecemeal necrosis — Sclerotic piecemeal necrosis of the tip of the thumb in a patient with scleroderma. Piecemeal necrosis generally refers to a necrosis that occurs in fragments. Liver When used in relation to the liver, piecemeal necrosis (also termed troxis… … Wikipedia
hepatitis — Inflammation of the liver, due usually to viral infection but sometimes to toxic agents. [hepat + itis] Previously endemic throughout much of the developing world, viral h. now ranks as a major public health problem in industrialized nations. The … Medical dictionary
Wilson's disease — Classification and external resources A Kayser Fleischer ring (the brown ring on the edge of the iris) is common in Wilson s disease, especially when neurological symptoms are present ICD … Wikipedia
chronic active hepatitis — chronic aggressive hepatitis chronic inflammation of the liver occurring as a sequel to hepatitis B or certain other types of hepatitis, in congenital or acquired hypogammaglobulinemia, or following administration of certain drugs; in some cases… … Medical dictionary
interface hepatitis — destruction of liver cells at the interface between liver parenchyma and portal triads, usually associated with lymphocytic infiltration; it is characteristic of severe chronic active hepatitis and primary biliary cirrhosis. Called also piecemeal … Medical dictionary
Caries — Ca ri*es, n. [L., decay.] (Med.) Ulceration of bone; a process in which bone disintegrates and is carried away piecemeal, as distinguished from necrosis, in which it dies in masses. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Naegleria fowleri — Different stages of Naegleria fowleri Scientific classification Domain: Eukaryota Phylum … Wikipedia
