Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hepatic
adjective
/hɪˈpætɪk/
Definition
Related to the liver.
Examples
- The hepatic veins carry blood away from the liver.
- Doctors often perform hepatic surgeries to treat liver diseases.
- Hepatic function tests are important for assessing liver health.
Meaning
The term ‘hepatic’ describes anything that pertains to the liver, which is a vital organ in the body responsible for various functions, including detoxification and metabolism.
Synonyms
- liver-related
- hepatorenal
- hepaticic
