adjective

hepatic

hih-PA-tihk

Hepatic (adjective) means relating to, or affecting, the liver. Example: “The patient was diagnosed with hepatic failure after years of heavy drinking.”

adjective

Relating to, or affecting, the liver.

"The patient was diagnosed with hepatic failure after years of heavy drinking."

How to use hepatic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA medical term meaning "of the liver" — used for liver diseases, liver function, and related conditions.

Common pairings

hepatic failure hepatic function hepatic disease

Word forms

hepatics plural

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Etymology

From Greek hepatikos, "of the liver", from hepar ("liver").

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for hepatic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hepatic” mean?

The word “hepatic” means relating to, or affecting, the liver. In plain terms, a medical term meaning "of the liver" — used for liver diseases, liver function, and related conditions.

How do you pronounce “hepatic”?

“Hepatic” is pronounced hih-PA-tihk (/həˈpætɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “hepatic” in a sentence?

Here is “hepatic” used in a sentence: “The patient was diagnosed with hepatic failure after years of heavy drinking.”

What part of speech is “hepatic”?

“Hepatic” is an adjective.

Where does the word “hepatic” come from?

The word “hepatic” comes from Greek. From Greek hepatikos, "of the liver", from hepar ("liver").