liver dysfunction
[/ˈlɪvər dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: liver dysfunctions
disfunção hepática
1. Abnormal or impaired functioning of the liver, characterized by reduced ability to perform its metabolic, synthetic, and detoxification functions
The patient was diagnosed with liver dysfunction after blood tests showed elevated liver enzymes.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com disfunção hepática após exames de sangue mostrarem enzimas hepáticas elevadas.
2. A condition in which the liver cannot adequately process nutrients, filter blood, or produce essential proteins
Liver dysfunction can result from hepatitis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease.
A disfunção hepática pode resultar de hepatite, cirrose ou doença hepática gordurosa.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'liver dysfunction' is a serious clinical term used primarily by healthcare professionals. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in public health campaigns related to alcohol consumption and hepatitis prevention, reflecting both countries' concern with lifestyle-related liver diseases.
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