Monitoring of the liver tests depends on the degree, the duration, and the cause of the abnormality. For example, in a person who has chronic (long standing) hepatitis B or C infection, the liver specialist (hepatologist) may opt for surveillance of these levels every 3 to 6 months to ensure that they are not rising.
Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: 1  consciousness(noun) an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation. he lost consciousness. 2  awareness, consciousness, cognizance, cognisance, knowingness(noun) having knowledge of.
Definition of aware for English Language Learners. : 1  knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists. : 2  feeling, experiencing, or noticing something (such as a sound, sensation, or emotion) : 3  knowing and understanding a lot about what is happening in the world or around you.