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Literature search refers to the process of examining the formal scientific body of knowledge for written material relevant to a particular area of research; a method of searching databases in a library or on the Web using a computer. Moreover, Literature search is defined as the process of gaining a general familiarity with the current research conducted in a subject area, and finding a small set of journal articles that will serve as the basis for a research idea and will provide the justification or foundation for new research.

Lithium carbonate refers to a drug used as a mood stabilizer for the treatment of manic/depressive (bipolar) disorder. It prevents or diminishes the intensity of episodes of mania in bipolar patients. Lithium carbonate brand names are Eskalith; Lithobid.

Lithium carbonate with such brand names as Eskalith; Lithobid refers to a drug used as a mood stabilizer for the treatment of manic/depressive (bipolar) disorder. It prevents or diminishes

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Liver is the largest gland in the body; it aids digestion by producing bile, regulates organic components of the blood, and acts as a detoxifier of blood.

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Deutsch: Lebererkrankung / Español: Enfermedad hepática / Português: Doença hepática / Français: Maladie du foie / Italiano: Malattia epatica

Liver disease in the psychology context refers to the mental and emotional effects associated with liver dysfunction, including cognitive impairments, mood disorders, and behavioral changes. The liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying the body, and when it becomes diseased, toxins can accumulate in the bloodstream and affect brain function, leading to psychological and neurological symptoms.

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Livid means extremely angry. Livid also means reddish, grayish, bluish, or pallid.

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Living case is defined as a case study based on a real situation rather than a hypothetical one.

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Living donor is defined as an individual who donates replaceable materials, one of a pair of twinned organs, such as the kidney, or a portion of certain organs for transplantation, research, or educational purposes