HealthJuly 17, 2026
hepatology
/ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒi/
Definition
The branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'hepar' (liver) and the suffix '-logia' (study of). It entered medical terminology to describe the specialized scientific study of the liver.
In the news
The word is used to describe a physician's intended medical specialty. It highlights the career goal of a resident who aims to combine patient care and research specifically for treating liver disease.
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