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  1. Cirrhosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cirrhosis.html - Health Topics
  2. Peritoneal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen. A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/peritonealdisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Cancer--Living with Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Learning to live with cancer Cancer is a common disease. Many Americans will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes. Even though cancer may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cancerlivingwithcancer.html - Health Topics
  4. Liver Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. There are many kinds of liver diseases: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/liverdiseases.html - Health Topics
  5. Lymphatic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs. It is made up of: Lymph - a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs Lymph ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lymphaticdiseases.html - Health Topics