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Hepatic - Dictionary Entry

Hepatic

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/hɪˈpætɪk/ or /hɛˈpætɪk/

Definitions

  • Relating to the liver.
  • Having a reddish-brown or liver-like color.

Usage Examples

  • "The patient was diagnosed with hepatic disease."
  • "The hepatic artery supplies blood to the liver."

Etymology

From Latin hepaticus, from Greek hēpatikos (ἡπατικός), from hēpar (ἧπαρ, ‘liver’).

Synonyms

  • Liver-related
  • Hepatobiliary

Antonyms

  • Non-hepatic
  • Extrahepatic

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchHépatique/e.pa.tik/
SpanishHepático/eˈpa.ti.ko/
GermanHepatisch/heˈpaː.tɪʃ/
Hindiहेपेटिक/hepeṭik/
Chinese (Mandarin)肝的/gān de/
Japanese肝臓の/kanzō no/
RussianПечёночный/pʲɪˈtɕɵ.nətʃ.nɨj/
Arabicكَبِدِيّ/kabidiyy/
PortugueseHepático/eˈpa.ti.ku/
ItalianEpatica/eˈpa.ti.ka/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • American English: /hɪˈpætɪk/
  • British English: /hɛˈpætɪk/

Historical Usage

The word ‘hepatic’ has been used in medical texts since the 17th century to describe anything related to the liver.

Cultural Nuances

Hepatic health is crucial in traditional and modern medicine, with various herbs and treatments aimed at supporting liver function.

More Information

The hepatic system plays a critical role in metabolism, detoxification, and digestion. Liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis are major concerns worldwide, with research ongoing to improve treatments.

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