SINCE 1828
hepatic
adjective
he·pat·ic
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Definition of hepatic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, affecting, associated with, supplying, or draining the liver
a hepatic complaint hepatic arteries
hepatic
nounDefinition of hepatic (Entry 2 of 2)
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hepatic
adjective
he·pat·ic
| \ hi-ˈpat-ik
\
\
Medical Definition of hepatic
: of, relating to, affecting, or associated with the liver
hepatic injury hepatic insufficiency
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