gilbert's syndrome

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What does gilbert's syndrome mean?

A hereditary condition characterized by hyperbilirubinemia due to reduced activity of the enzyme glucuronyltransferase.

Where does gilbert's syndrome come from?

First described by French gastroenterologist Augustin Nicolas Gilbert and co-workers in 1901.

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