Hepatobiliary
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtʃˈˌiˌpieɪˈtuˈbaɪˈɫiˈɛɹi/
Hepatobiliary (adj)
- Relating to the liver and the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine.
- Used to describe diseases, tests, or treatments connected with the liver and bile flow.
Examples
- The doctor ordered hepatobiliary tests to check the liver and bile tubes.
- She had hepatobiliary scans because her blood tests suggested a bile problem.
Hepatobiliary (adjective)
Examples
- The hepatobiliary system controls bile flow from the liver.
- Doctors study the hepatobiliary system to understand digestion problems.