Hepatocellular

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtʃˈˌiˌpieɪˈtuˈsɛɫjəɫɝ/

Hepatocellular (adj)

  1. Relating to cells in the liver, especially when describing how the liver works or how it is affected by disease.
  2. Used for a cancer that starts in liver cells.

Examples

  • Hepatocellular cells are found in the liver.
  • Doctors discussed hepatocellular damage after the infection.

Hepatocellular (adjective)

Examples

  • The test checks hepatocellular activity in the liver.
  • Doctors look for hepatocellular changes after treatment.