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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lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
part meronym
Kupffer's cell
hepatic artery, arteria hepatica
hepatic vein, vena hepatica
hepatic lobe
hepatic duct
common bile duct, bile duct
biliary ductule
venae interlobulares hepatis
hypernym
part holonym