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Definitions by alcoholic ivdu

liver bomb 

Medical slang for person with liver failure with tendency to explode from complications thereof, including GI bleeding, ascites, kidney failure, lung failure, and altered mentation.
I had the worst call of my life! I admitted 4 liver bombs and sent three to the ICU!
liver bomb by alcoholic ivdu September 22, 2005

supratentorial

Adjective describing patient complaints that have no medical basis, most likely concocted.
Intern: Mrs. Smith is asking for demerol again for her headache.
Resident: Don't worry, it's all supratentorial.
supratentorial by alcoholic ivdu September 22, 2005