Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Liver

Devices for simulating the activities of the liver. They often consist of a hybrid between both biological and artificial materials.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Devices for simulating the activities of the liver. They often consist of a hybrid between both biological and artificial materials.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Bioartificial Liver
  • Liver, Artificial
  • Artificial Livers
  • Bioartificial Livers
  • Liver, Bioartificial
  • Livers, Artificial
  • Livers, Bioartificial

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

97

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Previous Indexing

  • Artificial Organs (1972-1996)

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  1. E07w.858.082w.620w

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NLM Classification

WI 770

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Liver. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019164. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019164
  2. Artificial Liver. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioartificial_liver_device
  3. Artificial Liver. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3742039