cholestasis

/ˌkoʊləˈsteɪsɪs/
noun
  1. A medical condition in which the flow of bile from the liver is slowed or blocked.
    • The patient was diagnosed with cholestasis after experiencing jaundice and itching.
    • Cholestasis during pregnancy can be dangerous for both mother and baby.
    • Doctors treated the cholestasis with medication to help bile flow properly.
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