What it means
The root in words about the liver. hepatichih-PAT-ikRelating to the liver.hepat/o liver-ic relating toFull entry means relating to the liver, hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver and a hepatocyte is a liver cell. Hepatotoxic drugs can damage the liver.
At a glance
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Related terms
-itis
A word ending that means inflammation.
hepatic
Relating to the liver.
liver
A large organ in the right upper abdomen that processes nutrients, makes bile and clotting factors, and clears drugs and toxins from the blood.
hepatitis B
A liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus.