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What is the definition or description of: biliary atresia?
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Biliary Atresia: Biliary atresia abnormal biliary tract that block bile from moving from liver to intestine. Bile backs up in the liver causing scarring and damage to liver cells.Symptoms become apparent from 2 - 8 weeks of age Below is a website with more information about biliary atresia https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/b/biliary
Answered 1/9/2017
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