liver (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
def secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat
def synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood
def synthesizes vitamin A
def detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
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Hypernym internal organ, viscus
Part holonym digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium; circulatory system, cardiovascular system
Derivationally related form liver → livery
Part meronym Kupffer's cell; hepatic artery, arteria hepatica; hepatic vein, vena hepatica; hepatic lobe; hepatic duct; common bile duct, bile duct; biliary ductule; venae interlobulares hepatis
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Derivationally related form livery → liver
Pertainym (pertains to noun) hepatic → liver
Part holonym Kupffer's cell; hepatic artery, arteria hepatica; hepatic vein, vena hepatica; hepatic lobe; hepatic duct; common bile duct, bile duct; biliary ductule; venae interlobulares hepatis
Hyponym internal organ, viscus
Part meronym digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium; circulatory system, cardiovascular system

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