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hepatology

American  
[hep-uh-tahl-uh-jee] / ˌhɛp əˈtɑl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. Medicine/Medical. the study and treatment of conditions of the liver.


hepatology British  
/ ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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He later trained in hepatology at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in Delhi and was building an academic career when his father's hospital was taken over by a business group.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Close coordination among specialists in surgery, cardiology, hepatology, and other fields, along with strong backing from hospital leadership, ensured the team was ready when 11-year-old Gracie Greenlaw and her family needed help.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 19, 2025

"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

Children’s National Medical Center follows about 200 children with celiac disease and saw 40 to 50 new cases last year, said John Snyder, chief of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition there.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2013

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

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2013

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