| 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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| hepatomegaly |
(hep-uh-to-MEG-uh-le). Enlargement of the liver. Many conditions can result in hepatomegaly, including alcohol abuse, liver infections such as viral hepatitis, some blood disorders such as leukemia and cancer, and obesity.
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| hepatocellular carcinoma |
A malignant growth made up of liver epithelial cells that tend to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and give rise to metastases. Liver cancer.
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