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Liver Failure, Acute

Medical Definition:	A form of liver failure with rapid onset. It is often induced by the toxic effect of drugs and various toxic substances in experimental studies in animals and in clinical states in humans. If coma ensues, the constellation of neurological symptoms is referred to as HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY.
Guide Notes:	if coma is present, index under HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY
Previously Indexed:	Hepatic Encephalopathy (1967-1992),Hepatitis, Toxic (1969-1992),Liver Diseases (1966-1992)

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