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Watermelon Stomach
Pronounced – WAH-tur-MEH-lun STUH-muk
Parallel red sores in the stomach that look like the stripes on a watermelon. Frequently seen with cirrhosis.

Webs
Webs are thin membranous structures within the lining of the esophagus that can narrow the esophageal lumen, or space in the interior of the esophagus.

Well-Being
The state of feeling healthy, happy, and content. Well-being is affected by things such as physical and mental health, income, education, social support, attitude, values, stress, security, and other qualities of life.

White Blood Cell
Pronounced – white blud sel
One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections and help heal wounds.

White Matter
Nerve fibers that are the site of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) lesions and underlie the gray matter of the brain and spinal cord.

Wilson Disease
Pronounced – WIL-sun duh-zeez
An inherited disorder. Too much copper builds up in the liver and is slowly released into other parts of the body. The overload can cause severe liver and brain damage if not treated with medication.