intrahepatic
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- adjective
- /ˌɪntrəhɪˈpætɪk/
- Specialized
- The only way to visualize the location and course of intrahepatic blood vessels was to become proficient in intraoperative ultrasound of the liver.
- intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
- transjugular intrahepatic
- intrahepatic portosystemic
Examples
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CD4 depletion could alter the intrahepatic cytokine milieu, contributing to increased fibrosis.
Academic text (2002) -
I came to realize that intrahepatic control of the hepatic veins was critical to reducing blood loss.
Academic text (2017) -
This randomized control trial showed that reducing saturated fat intake is associated with reducing intrahepatic fat.
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This procedure consists of the insertion of an intrahepatic stent between the portal and hepatic veins by a transjugular approach.
Academic text (2003) -
The doctor explained that the intrahepatic space is crucial for processing nutrients from the blood.
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An intrahepatic tumor can significantly affect liver function according to recent studies.
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Patients with intrahepatic complications may require specialized medical care to manage their condition.
Synonyms
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Relating to the liver
How Internal
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word intrahepatic starts with intra- meaning 'within' and ends with hepatic, from a Greek word for 'liver' and the same root you see in hepatitis. So, intrahepatic describes something 'within the liver', like an infection or mass inside that organ.