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Definition of Hepatic

Hepatic: Having to do with the liver. Pronounced hi-'pa-tik. From the Latin hepaticus derived from the Greek hepar meaning (not too surprisingly) the liver.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2004

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