hepatocellular

American  

[hep-uh-toh-sel-yuh-ler, hi-pat-oh-] / ˌhɛp ə toʊˈsɛl yə lər, hɪˌpæt oʊ- /

adjective

1. pertaining to or affecting liver cells.

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Etymology

Origin of hepatocellular

First recorded in 1934–40; hepato- + cellular

Example Sentences

Earlier this month, Exact Sciences reported the result of a study of its liver blood test, called Oncoguard, which it said showed that the test worked better than the standard of care test for hepatocellular carcinoma, a form of liver cancer.

From Barron's

From the blood samples, the researchers identified 56 plasma proteins that showed significantly elevated levels in individuals with liver cancer compared to matched control individuals without hepatocellular cancer.

From Science Daily

The study team also aims to extend their methodology to uncover additional plasma protein biomarkers utilizing the more expanded SomaScan assay measuring 11,000 proteins, explore biomarkers linked with different cancer types, and gain deeper insights into the role of hepatocellular cancer risk factors across specific patient populations.

From Science Daily

"Our work suggests children diagnosed with YKT6 liver disease will also need to be screened for hepatocellular carcinoma," Dr. Paula Hertel said.

From Science Daily

The most common of these, hepatocellular carcinoma, is responsible for 700,000 deaths per year worldwide, and is currently most often treated with transarterial chemoembolization.

From Science Daily