hepat-

combining form

Definition of HEPAT-

: liver <hepatectomy> <hepatotoxic>

: hepatic and <hepatocellular>

hepat- or hepato-

Latin, from Greek hēpat-, hēpato-, from hēpat-, hēpar; akin to Latin jecur liver

Medical Dictionary

combining form

: liver <hepatitis> <hepatotoxic>

: hepatic and <hepatobiliary>

hepat- or hepato-

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