hepático
“hepático” means “hepatic” in Spanish (medical or scientific term for things related to the liver).
hepatic, liver-related
Also: liver
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El doctor dice que tengo un problema hepático leve.
B1The doctor says I have a minor liver problem.
La cirrosis es una enfermedad hepática grave.
B2Cirrhosis is a serious liver disease.
Necesitamos realizar un perfil hepático completo para ver cómo funciona su hígado.
C1We need to perform a complete liver panel to see how your liver is working.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'liver health'?
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From the Greek word 'hēpatikos,' which comes from 'hēpar,' meaning liver. It traveled through Latin as 'hepaticus' before reaching Spanish.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'hígado' and 'hepático'?
'Hígado' is the noun (the organ itself), while 'hepático' is the adjective (a word used to describe things related to that organ).
Does 'hepático' ever mean 'liver-colored'?
While in some technical biological contexts it might describe a dark reddish-brown color, in standard Spanish it almost exclusively refers to medical health.
How do I remember this word?
Think of 'Hepatitis.' Since Hepatitis is a disease of the liver, 'hepático' is the word used to describe anything else related to that same organ.