Liver: meaning, definitions and examples

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liver

 

[ หˆlษชvษ™r ]

Noun
Health
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen. It is responsible for processing nutrients, detoxifying harmful substances, and producing bile for digestion.

Synonyms

hepatic organ, hepatic tissue, liver organ.

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Word Description / Examples
liver

Same as the first entry. Often discussed in health, nutrition, and culinary contexts.

  • Eating liver can be beneficial for your health
  • The liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying substances in the body
hepatic organ

This term is used in more formal or medical contexts, often by healthcare professionals or in academic writing.

  • The study focused on diseases affecting the hepatic organ
  • Doctors are concerned about the patient's hepatic organ function
liver organ

Less common, but can be used in a broader description to avoid repetition, especially in educational or informative texts.

  • The liver organ is essential for many metabolic processes
  • Damage to the liver organ can lead to serious health issues
hepatic tissue

Used in scientific or medical discussions specifically about the cells and tissues of the liver.

  • The biopsy revealed abnormal hepatic tissue
  • Researchers are studying the regeneration of hepatic tissue

Examples of usage

  • The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the liver.
  • The liver can regenerate itself after injury.
  • The liver produces bile to aid in digestion.
  • The liver filters toxins from the blood.
Context #2 | Noun

cooking

In cooking, the liver refers to the internal organ of animals, often used as a culinary ingredient. It is known for its distinct flavor and high nutritional value.

Synonyms

giblets, offal, organ meat.

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liver

As mentioned before, this word generally refers to the liver organ. It seems there was a repetition in the list provided.

  • Please refer to the earlier context and examples for 'liver
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offal

A broad term for the internal organs and entrails of a butchered animal, often used in cooking and can sometimes have a negative or less appealing connotation.

  • The chef specialized in creating gourmet dishes using offal
  • Some people are put off by the idea of eating offal
organ meat

Used to describe meat from internal organs in culinary contexts, emphasizing the variety of edible organs like heart, kidney, or liver.

  • The restaurant offers a special dish featuring organ meat
  • When buying organ meat, itโ€™s important to ensure itโ€™s fresh
giblets

Typically refers to the edible internal organs of poultry, such as chicken or turkey, often used in gravy or stuffing.

  • She made a rich gravy using the turkey giblets
  • The giblets were included in the stuffing for extra flavor

Examples of usage

  • Chicken liver pate is a popular dish.
  • Grilled calf liver is a delicacy in many cuisines.
  • Beef liver is rich in iron and protein.
  • Liver and onions is a traditional British dish.
  • Many cultures have unique recipes for preparing liver.

Translations

Translations of the word "liver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fรญgado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเค•เฅƒเคค (yakrit)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‡ั–ะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…troba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚่‡“ (kanzล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท foie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hรญgado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท karaciฤŸer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ„ (gan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุจุฏ (kabad)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรกtra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peฤeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚่„ (gฤnzร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jetra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lifur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัƒั‹ั€ (bauyr)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒซแƒšแƒ˜ (ghvizhli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaraciyษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hรญgado

Etymology

The word 'liver' originated from the Old English word 'lifere', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'librn'. The liver has been recognized as a vital organ in human anatomy since ancient times, with early civilizations attributing significant importance to its functions. Throughout history, the liver has been associated with various symbolic meanings, including courage, strength, and vitality.

See also: enliven, live, livelihood, liveliness, lively, livestock, livestream, living, nonliving.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,902, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.