Definition

Relating to something that is located or happens outside the liver.

Example

The doctor explained that the extrahepatic bile ducts are important for digestion.

Conversation

Did you know that some diseases can be extrahepatic?

Really? I thought most liver issues were just related to the liver itself.

Yeah, it means they originate outside the liver.

That makes sense, thanks for explaining!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Extrahepatic → It is formed from "extra-" (meaning outside) and "hepatic" (from Greek "hepar", meaning liver). The word describes something that is located outside the liver.

Memory Tip

Think of 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'hepatic' relating to the 'liver' — so extrahepatic refers to something that is outside the liver.

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