variants or hepato-
1
: liver
hepatectomy
hepatotoxic
2
: hepatic and
hepatocellular

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek hēpat-, hēpato-, from hēpat-, hēpar; akin to Latin jecur liver

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“Hepat-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hepat-. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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