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Preferred term

Jaundice, Obstructive  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Jaundice, the condition with yellowish staining of the skin and mucous membranes, that is due to impaired BILE flow in the BILIARY TRACT, such as INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS, or EXTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Jaundice, Cholestatic
  • Jaundice, Mechanical

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NXDWGTP8-P

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