Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hepatology

Noun

/ˌhɛp.əˈtɒl.ədʒi/

Definition

Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of liver diseases and disorders.

Examples

Hepatology is essential for understanding diseases like hepatitis.
She decided to specialize in hepatology after her clinical rotation in gastroenterology.

Meaning

The term hepatology combines ‘hepato,’ referring to the liver, and ‘logy,’ which means the study of. It encompasses various aspects related to liver health, including infections, liver cancer, and cirrhosis.