hepat/o-
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Liver

🧠 Breakdown of "hepat/o-"

  • Origin: From the Greek word hÄ“par, meaning liver.
  • Usage: Commonly used in medical terminology to describe conditions, procedures, or anatomy related to the liver.

🩺 Examples of Terms Using "hepat/o-"

TermMeaning
HepatitisInflammation of the liver
HepatomegalyEnlargement of the liver
HepatologyStudy of liver diseases
HepatocellularPertaining to liver cells
HepatectomySurgical removal of part or all of the liver

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