NCIt synonyms : Organ System, Hepatic; Hepatic Organ System; Gastrointestinal Tract, Liver; Body System, Hepatic; Hepatic Body System;
NCIt related terms : Liver structure (body structure);
NCIt 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.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood
and aids in digestion by secreting bile.; CDISC: An abdominal organ that has variable lobation which are composed mainly of
hepatic lobules.; UBERON: An exocrine gland which 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, stores glycogen, and breaks
down worn-out erythrocytes.;