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Fibroscan – a non-invasive ultrasound scan that measures the ‘elasticity’ or stiffness of the liver.

i-Base video of a FibroScan on YouTube.

symptomatic – showing signs of illness.

lipoatrophy – fat loss in your arms, legs or face. Lipoatrophy is a type of lipodystrophy.

organogenesis – the process of development of baby’s main organs. This period is the first 12 weeks in the womb.

Ctrough – another word for Cmin.