adjective
- relating to or affecting the liver
Usage: medical/anatomical term
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hepatic disease after blood tests revealed abnormal liver function.
- Hepatic cirrhosis is a serious condition that can develop from chronic alcohol abuse.
- The doctor ordered hepatic imaging to check for signs of liver damage.
- Certain medications can cause hepatic toxicity if taken in high doses.
- The hepatic artery supplies blood directly to the liver.