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Hyperthyroidism – Grave’s Disease: definition

An auto-immune thyroid disease characterized by diffuse nontender goiter, elevated thyroxine levels, suppressed thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and presence of thyroid receptor antibodies resulting from ongoing auto-immune activity.

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Hepatitis, Autoimmune: definition

An ongoing auto-immune attack against liver cells.

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Hepatic Granulomatous Disease: definition

An  infiltrative chronic liver disorder characterized by growth of small granulomas that result from an ongoing immune system reaction.

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