| hepatic artery |
The major blood vessel that carries blood to the liver.
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| hepatocarcinoma |
A cancer of the liver that is derived from hepatocytes.
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| hepatocyte |
An epithelial cell of the liver responsible for the synthesis, degradation, and storage of a variety of materials.
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| hepatotoxicity |
Liver toxicity. Drugs that cause liver damage are hepatotoxic.
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| hepatitis |
Inflammation of the liver. May be caused by bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infestation, alcohol, drugs, toxins, or transfusion of incompatible blood. Although many cases of hepatitis are not a serious health threat, the disease can become chronic and sometimes lead to liver failure and death.
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