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hepatic lobe

hepatic lobe

6.6
A separate part of the liver in humans and other animals
  • noun
  • /hɪˈpætɪk loʊb/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lóbulo hepático
  • Another theoretical option for transplantation of patients with HRS is transplantation of the right hepatic lobe from a living donor.

Examples

  • In a healthy liver, each hepatic lobe is responsible for processing nutrients and filtering toxins from the blood.

  • The doctor noted that damage to one hepatic lobe can affect the overall health of the liver and its ability to function properly.

  • The surgeon explained that the liver consists of several sections, including the hepatic lobe, which play a vital role in its function.

Synonyms

lobe
vshepatic lobe
  • Specialized
64 4.1

A rounded part of an organ or a leaf, like the brain

is specific to distinct anatomical sections of the liver

Surface Forms

hepatic lobe singular
hepatic lobes plural

Morphology

hepatic + lobe

The meaning 'a distinct anatomical section of the liver' is transparently composed from 'hepatic' (liver-related) + 'lobe' (a rounded projecting part or section). This adjective+noun medical composition follows regular English compounding patterns and has clear equivalents in many languages, so a learner who knows both constituents can reliably infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Hepatic lobe simply names a rounded part of the 'liver': hepatic means 'liver' and lobe means a section or rounded part, like a slice. So, hepatic lobe refers to one of the separate sections that make up the liver today.