What is another word for polycystic liver disease?

Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪsˈɪstɪk lˈɪvə dɪzˈiːz] (IPA)

Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is a genetic condition in which numerous cysts form in the liver, causing the organ to enlarge and potentially leading to complications such as infections or obstruction of bile ducts. Synonyms for PLD include hepatic cystic disease, autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease (ADPLD), and cystic liver disease. Another related condition is autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which involves cysts forming in the kidneys as well as the liver. Treatment for PLD may involve managing symptoms such as pain or discomfort, or in severe cases, surgery to remove the affected portion of the liver.

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What are the hypernyms for Polycystic liver disease?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    liver disorder, autosomal recessive disorder, cystic disease, cystic liver disease, familial liver disorder, hepatic condition, hepatic disorder, hepatic problem, inherited liver condition.

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