Hepatocyte
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hepatocyte is a noun meaning Any of the cells in the liver responsible for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipid and for detoxification.
Meaning
Any of the cells in the liver responsible for the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate and lipid and for detoxification.
Word Forms
- hepatocytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include necrosis, heptocyte, hepatoprotein, liver, hepatokine, hepatoprotection.
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