hepat-
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What does hepat- mean? Hepat- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “liver.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy. Hepat- comes from the Greek hêpar, meaning “liver.”Hepat- is a variant of hepato-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use hepato- article.
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