Glossary

stage (staging) – the stage of hepatitis infection refers to the amount of scaring (fibrosis), from results from a biposy. It is usually measured on the Metavir scale of 0 to 4, where 0 represents no scarring and 4 cirrhosis, or on the Knodell scale of 0 to 6, where 0 is no scarring and 6 cirrhosis. See grading.

monotherapy – using only one drug.

multi-disciplinary – a team approach to care, involving several different professionals.

central line – tube inserted into a deep vein to deliver medicine (Hickman line or PortaCath).

lymph (or lymphatic) system – vessels, nodes, organs and clear fluid, that are part of the immune system.