Hepatic organ: meaning, definitions and examples

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hepatic organ

 

[ hɪˈpætɪk ˈɔːrɡən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

The hepatic organ refers to the liver, which is a vital organ that plays a key role in metabolism, detoxification, and digestion in the human body.

Synonyms

liver.

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Word Description / Examples
hepatic organ

Mostly used in scientific and medical contexts when discussing the liver in terms of its functions, anatomy, or related diseases.

  • The hepatic organ is crucial for metabolizing nutrients and drugs
  • Research on the hepatic organ has advanced significantly in recent years
liver

Commonly used in everyday speech and in both informal and formal contexts when referring to the organ that plays a vital role in digestion and detoxification.

  • She was diagnosed with liver disease
  • Liver transplants can save lives

Examples of usage

  • The hepatic organ is responsible for producing bile to aid in digestion.
  • Damage to the hepatic organ can lead to serious health issues.
  • The hepatic organ is one of the largest organs in the human body.

Translations

Translations of the word "hepatic organ" in other languages:

🇵🇹 órgão hepático

🇮🇳 यकृत अंग

🇩🇪 Leberorgan

🇮🇩 organ hati

🇺🇦 печінковий орган

🇵🇱 organ wątrobowy

🇯🇵 肝臓器官

🇫🇷 organe hépatique

🇪🇸 órgano hepático

🇹🇷 karaciğer organı

🇰🇷 간 기관

🇸🇦 عضو كبدي

🇨🇿 jaterní orgán

🇸🇰 pečeňový orgán

🇨🇳 肝脏器官

🇸🇮 jetrni organ

🇮🇸 lifrar líffæri

🇰🇿 бауыр органы

🇬🇪 ღვიძლის ორგანო

🇦🇿 qaraciyər orqanı

🇲🇽 órgano hepático

Etymology

The term 'hepatic organ' originates from the Latin word 'hepar' meaning liver. The liver has been recognized as a vital organ in human anatomy for centuries, with its functions and importance well documented in medical literature. The understanding of the liver's role in metabolism and detoxification has evolved over time, leading to the use of the term 'hepatic organ' in modern medical terminology.