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hepatology

British  
/ ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of medicine concerned with the liver and its diseases

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  • hepatologist noun

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"This is the first time that the dogma of matrix stiffness as a primary predictor of liver cancer is being challenged," said professor of gastroenterology and hepatology Natalie Torok, MD.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

"Any kind of viral infection can cause a hepatitis," Dr. Ilana Fortgang, a pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition specialist at Ochsner Health, explained to Salon.

From Salon • May 4, 2022

“It’s really interesting and incredibly difficult to try to figure out why they have it,” said Fischer, who is chief of the section of hepatology and transplant medicine.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2022

Time consulted with Dr. Peter Stanich, an assistant professor of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, who conducted the first scientific study on Squatty Potties.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2019

He said he's leaning toward a career in hepatology, so he can help others like him.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2013