Definition: Pertaining to the liver.
Also Known As: liver
Common Misspellings: hepatec, hepatick
Examples:
The tumor in his liver was called a hepatic tumor by the medical staff.
By Jennifer Heisler, RN, About.com Guide
Updated January 07, 2009
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A Healthy Liver
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