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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. More about Cirrhosis of the Liver

White Matter
Nerve fibers that are the site of 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.



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