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retrohepatic

retrohepatic

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At the back of the liver
  • adjective
  • /ˌrɛtroʊhɪˈpætɪk/
  • Specialized
: retrohepático
  • Bleeding in the retrohepatic area can be difficult to control surgically.

Examples

  • The surgeon examined the retrohepatic portion of the inferior vena cava.

  • A tumor was found in the retrohepatic space during the abdominal scan.

  • The retrohepatic area is critical for liver health.

  • Surgeons often examine the retrohepatic space during liver operations.

  • The surgeon examined the retrohepatic area for any signs of damage during the procedure.

  • A retrohepatic mass was discovered during the ultrasound scan, prompting further investigation.

  • Doctors found a retrohepatic obstruction that required urgent treatment to restore blood flow.

Surface Forms

retrohepatic positive

Morphology

retrohepatic = hepatic (transparent) = retro + hepatic

Formed by the productive prefix 'retro-' (behind) added to 'hepatic' (relating to the liver), yielding the straightforward meaning 'behind the liver'.

Etymology

Retrohepatic comes from the prefix retro- meaning 'behind' and hepatic meaning 'liver', the same root you see in hepatitis. So retrohepatic literally means 'behind the liver', which is why doctors use it for something at the back of the liver.