hepatic

adjective
he·​pat·​ic | \ hi-ˈpa-tik How to pronounce hepatic (audio) \

Definition of hepatic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, affecting, associated with, supplying, or draining the liver a hepatic complaint hepatic arteries

hepatic

noun

Definition of hepatic (Entry 2 of 2)

Examples of hepatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Dennis Lee Curry, 63, died from complications of hepatic cirrhosis — cirrhosis of the liver — on May 13. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Authorities say inmate, 51, died in July at San Diego Central Jail," 14 Aug. 2019 The ancient Greeks linked the liver to pleasure: The words hepatic and hedonic are thought to share the same root. Natalie Angier, New York Times, "The Liver: A ‘Blob’ That Runs the Body," 12 June 2017

First Known Use of hepatic

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for hepatic

Adjective

Latin hepaticus, from Greek hēpatikos, from hēpat-, hēpar

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hepatic

adjective
he·​pat·​ic | \ hi-ˈpat-ik How to pronounce hepatic (audio) \

Medical Definition of hepatic

: of, relating to, affecting, or associated with the liver hepatic injury hepatic insufficiency