MeSH definition : Severe inability of the LIVER to perform its normal metabolic functions, as evidenced
by severe JAUNDICE and abnormal serum levels of AMMONIA; BILIRUBIN; ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE;
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE; LACTATE DEHYDROGENASES; and albumin/globulin ratio. (Blakiston's
Gould Medical Dictionary, 4th ed);
MeSH synonym : hepatic failure;
MeSH annotation : if coma is present, index under HEPATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY; LIVER FAILURE, ACUTE is also
available;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver failure;
Severe inability of the LIVER to perform its normal metabolic functions, as evidenced
by severe JAUNDICE and abnormal serum levels of AMMONIA; BILIRUBIN; ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE;
ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE; LACTATE DEHYDROGENASES; and albumin/globulin ratio. (Blakiston's
Gould Medical Dictionary, 4th ed)