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Liver

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Liver Definition

A triangular-shaped organ located under the diaphragm in the right hypochondrium. It is the largest internal organ of the body, weighting up to 2 kg. Metabolism and bile secretion are its main functions. It is composed of cells which have the ability to regenerate.

Liver Synonyms

Liver, Body System, Hepatic, Gastrointestinal Tract, Liver, Hepatic Body System, Hepatic Organ System, LIVER, Organ System, Hepatic, liver

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