| liver |
the largest organ in the body, producing many essential chemicals and regulating the levels of most vital substances in the blood
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| liver |
The largest organ in the abdomen, responsible for producing enzymes required for digestion of food, and bile that helps to digest fat. The liver also detoxifies the blood and may be damaged in the process.
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| living donor |
A living donor can be a relative, spouse or friend. It is possible to transplant a kidney from a living donor because the body can function just as well with one kidney as with two.
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| livid |
dark gray, verging towards violet.
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| liver |
The largest internal organ in the body, the liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm and above most of the stomach, intestines and pancreas. The liver has many functions, including secreting bile, neutralizing poisons, synthesizing proteins, and storing glycogen and certain vitamins and minerals.
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