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Hepatico-
A combining form used before a consonant to indicate a relationship to a hepatic duct or the liver. From the Greek hepar meaning liver
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- Ketoacidosis A feature of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus characterized by a combination of ketosis and acidosis. Ketosis…
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