A tool for the study of liver damage which causes bile stasis and hyperbilirubinemia acutely and bile duct hyperplasia and biliary cirrhosis chronically, with changes in hepatocyte function. It may cause skin and kidney damage.
Previous index(es): Naphthalenes (1972-1975)
Semantic type(s): Organic Chemical; Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid; Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
MeSH record created: 25/07/1975
MeSH record revised: 05/07/2006