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hepatic

adjectivefemininetécnico/ɛˈpa.ti.kɐ/low

he·pá·ti·ca

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the liver. (Feminine form of the adjective 'hepatic').
The hepatic portal vein carries blood to the liver.
She suffered from hepatic encephalopathy.
Common collocations
hepatic veinhepatic arteryhepatic colic

Etymology

Do latim 'hepaticus', por sua vez do grego 'hēpatikós' (relativo ao fígado).

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