Hepatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɪˈpætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hepatic is an adjective meaning Of or relating to the liver.
Meaning
Of or relating to the liver.
More Meanings
- Acting on or occurring in the liver.
- Of a deep brownish-red color like that of the liver.
- Any compound that acts on the liver.
- A liverwort (kind of plant)
Example Sentences
Polyhydrite, a silicate of oxide of iron from Breitenbrun, Saxony, is of a hepatic color, vitreous lustre and opaque
Among the most striking ot the internal modifications is the gradual change of the liver from the characteristic hepatic color to a bright green.
In fact bis weakness was for alcoholic stimulants. Hence his liver was carefully examined. It was not of the usual hepatic color ; in this case it presented a deep purple-black
There is now such an immense "microliterature" on hepatics that, beyond a certain point I have given up trying to integrate (and evaluate) every minor paper published—especially narrowly floristic papers.
Word Forms
- hepatics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include liver, kidney, renal, foie, hepatica, livers.
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