Sentit | large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes. |
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Part de | aparell digestiu, canal digestiu, sistema gastrointestinal, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium | The system that makes food absorbable into the body |
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sistema cardiovascular, sistema circulatori | The organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body |
Parts | artèria hepàtica | arteries that supply the liver |
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canal hepàtic | The duct that drains bile from the liver |
colèdoc, via biliar | A duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts |
conducte biliar | excretory ducts of the liver |
lòbul hepàtic | Any of the five lobes forming the liver |
General | òrgan intern, víscera | A main organ that is situated inside the body |
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Anglès | liver |
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Espanyol | hígado |
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Adjectius | hepàtic | pertaining to or affecting the liver |
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