he·pat·ic
hi-ˈpa-tik 
: of, relating to, affecting, associated with, supplying, or draining the liver
a hepatic complaint
hepatic arteries
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 13 June 2024
Those suffering from severe leptospirosis have acute renal and hepatic failure and, occasionally, severe pulmonary issues, health officials in New York City said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
In traditional medicine, the leaves were used as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of ailments, including gastric, hepatic, and renal disorders.
—Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
The condition is called hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of cirrhosis.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
Sinclair identified the key role of resveratrol as a regulator of hepatic glucose and lipid metabolism in laboratory experiments.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 13 June 2024
Those suffering from severe leptospirosis have acute renal and hepatic failure and, occasionally, severe pulmonary issues, health officials in New York City said.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
In traditional medicine, the leaves were used as an herbal remedy for a wide variety of ailments, including gastric, hepatic, and renal disorders.
—Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
The condition is called hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of cirrhosis.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Hepatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hepatic. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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hepatic
adjective
he·pat·ic
hi-ˈpat-ik
: of, relating to, affecting, or associated with the liver
hepatic injury
hepatic insufficiency
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