<gastroenterology, pathology> A severe and rapidly progressive form of hepatitis accompanied by hepatocellular death and the signs and symptoms of hepatic failure. May be a complication of hepatitis B, hepatitis C or hepatitis D. ... (05 Jan 1998) ...
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massive hepatic necrosis from one of the forms of viral hepatitis, often progressing to coma and death.
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a severe, life-threatening form of hepatitis.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. severe, rapidly progressive loss of hepatic function due to viral infection or other cause of inflammatory destruction of liver tissue with associated coagulopathy and encephalopathy.
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