hepatic

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adjective

he·​pat·​ic hi-ˈpa-tik How to pronounce hepatic (audio)
: of, relating to, affecting, associated with, supplying, or draining the liver
a hepatic complaint
hepatic arteries

hepatic

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noun

Examples of hepatic in a Sentence

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Adjective
These symptoms often indicate underlying concerns that may be affecting your hepatic and biliary systems. Joy Emeh, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 The liver and hepatic system are part of the digestive tract. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 The Maricopa County Medical Examiner determined Gregory died from heat exposure in the setting of hepatic cirrhosis. Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024 Over time, liver damage and disease can lead to liver (hepatic) failure. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hepatic 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin hepaticus, from Greek hēpatikos, from hēpat-, hēpar

First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hepatic was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Hepatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hepatic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

hepatic

adjective
he·​pat·​ic
hi-ˈpat-ik
: of, relating to, or resembling the liver

Medical Definition

hepatic

adjective
he·​pat·​ic hi-ˈpat-ik How to pronounce hepatic (audio)
: of, relating to, affecting, or associated with the liver
hepatic injury
hepatic insufficiency

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