adjective

hepatic

hih-PA-tihk

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

hepatics plural

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

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

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