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Mme Collins, Health-Alcohol
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fatty liver | a condition in which fats have built up in the liver, preventing normal functions of liver cells |
| Cirrhosis | scarring: a condition of the liver in which scarring reduces blood flow in the liver |
| Multiplier effect | the interaction caused by taking drugs or medicines with alcohol |
| Alcohol-impaired driving | driving under the influence of alcohol |
| Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) | a condition in which a fetus has been adversely affected by its mother’s heavy alcohol use during pregnancy: causes mental and physical abnormalities and mental retardation |
| DWI | driving while intoxicated: BAC exceeds the limit allowed by law for adults |
| DUI | driving under the influence: BAC exceeds the limit allowed by law for adults |
| Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) | the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood expressed by a percentage |
| Alcoholism | addiction to alcohol: a physical and psychological dependence on alcohol |