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.
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prematurity (pregnancy) – when a baby is delivered after only 37 weeks or less.
virology – the study of viruses.
buprenorphine – strong pain-killer useful for treating heroin addiction. See also methadone.
toxicity – medical word for side effect, the potential harm a drug can cause.