Hepatic
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Hepatic ( adjective )
Relating to the liver, or to the liver and gallbladder.
Origin:
The word "hepatic" comes from the latin word "hepaticus", which means "of or belonging to the liver". the word has been in use since the late 16th century.
Examples:
- The hepatic system is responsible for detoxifying the body.
- Hepatic function tests are performed to check the proper functioning of the liver.
- Hepatic enzymes are produced in the liver.
- Hepatic diseases can affect the liver function.
- The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the intestines to the liver.
(As a noun)
Hepatic ( noun )
Relating to the liver, or to the liver and gallbladder.
Origin:
The word "hepatic" comes from the latin word "hepaticus", which means "of or belonging to the liver". the word has been in use since the late 16th century.
Examples:
- The hepatic system is responsible for detoxifying the body.
- Hepatic function tests are performed to check the proper functioning of the liver.
- Hepatic enzymes are produced in the liver.
- Hepatic diseases can affect the liver function.
- The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the intestines to the liver.