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hepatic

he·pa·tic

UK/hɪˈpætɪk/ US/həˈpætɪk/ rare

adjective

1.

pertaining to or affecting the liver

  • “hepatic ducts”
  • “hepatic cirrhosis”

Origin

From Middle English epatik, from Late Latin hepaticus, from Ancient Greek ἡπατικός (hēpatikós, “of the liver”), from ἧπαρ (hêpar, “liver”).

Phrases

  • hepatic air
  • hepatic cancer
  • hepatic capsulitis
  • hepatic cinnabar
  • hepatic duct
  • hepatic flexure
  • hepatic portal vein
  • hepatic tanager

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