cholestatic

/ˌkoʊləˈstætɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or caused by cholestasis, a condition where the flow of bile from the liver is blocked or slowed.
    • Cholestatic jaundice can cause yellowing of the skin and dark urine.
    • Doctors prescribed medication to relieve the symptoms of cholestatic hepatitis.
    • The patient was diagnosed with cholestatic liver disease after experiencing severe itching.
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