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
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Relating to, or affecting, the liver.
"The patient was diagnosed with hepatic failure after years of heavy drinking."
How to use hepatic
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- hepatics
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Etymology
From Greek hepatikos, "of the liver", from hepar ("liver").
Rhymes for hepatic
static
somatic
aquatic
fanatic
erratic
lunatic
aromatic
ecstatic
operatic
dramatic
climatic
emphatic
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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").
