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cholelithiasis
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presence or formation of gallstones
ó: www.mdscreening.com/medterms.php
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cholera
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Acute sever contagious diarrhea with intestinal lining sloughing.
ó: www.carolyar.com/Illinois/diseases.htm
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cholestasis
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stoppage or suppression of bile flow.
ó: www.theliverfoundationforkids.org/glossary.html
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cholesterol
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Substance manufactured by the liver and other organs and consumed via animal fat. High-fat diets increase the amount made. It is believed that high levels lead to collection of cholesterol in the arteries, possibly leading to serious health risks.
ó: www.criticalbench.com/supplementinfo.htm
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cholesterol
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(ko-LES-te-rol) A fat-like substance that is made by the body and is found naturally in animal foods such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. Foods high in cholesterol include liver and organ meats, egg yolks, and dairy fats. Cholesterol is carried in the blood. When cholesterol levels are too high, some of the cholesterol is deposited on the walls of the blood vessels. Over time, the deposits can build up causing the blood vessels to narrow and blood flow to decrease. ...
ó: win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/glossary/AthruL.htm
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