Posthepatic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Posthepatic is an adjective meaning (anatomy) posterior to the liver.
Meaning
(anatomy) posterior to the liver.
More Meanings
- (anatomy, biochemistry) downstream of the liver in the circulation of the hepatic portal system; and thus, after the metabolic effect of the liver.
Antonyms for posthepatic
Common opposites include prehepatic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jaundice, prehepatic, parahepatic, subhepatic, postpyloric, transhepatic.
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