Hepatic
Definition
The term "hepatic" refers to the liver. For example, the hepatic duct drains bile from the liver.
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Review date: May 2, 2009
Reviewed by: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.