ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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Author: McKinley
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The effect of low level of albumin on the osmotic pressure in patients who has liver cirrhosis.
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Cirrhosis is a chronic disease in liver characterized by extensive degeneration and destruction of the liver parenchyma cells. Hypoalbuminemia is a disorder, which can cause severe liver damage and low level of albumin synthesis.
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