liver
word
/ˈɫɪvɝ/
LIV-ur
/lˈɪvɐ/
LIV-uh
Definition
The liver is a large organ in the body that cleans the blood, helps digest food, and stores important substances. It is essential for staying alive and healthy.
Usage & Nuances
This is mainly a medical or anatomical word. Common combinations are 'liver disease', 'liver damage', 'liver function', and 'fatty liver'. Do not confuse it with 'living' or the rare noun 'liver' meaning 'a person who lives'.
Spanish: hígadoPortuguese (BR): fígadoPortuguese (PT): fígadoChinese (Simplified): 肝脏Chinese (Traditional): 肝臟Hindi: जिगर - यकृतArabic: الكبدBengali: যকৃৎ - কলিজাRussian: печеньJapanese: 肝臓Vietnamese: gan - lá ganKorean: 간Turkish: karaciğerUrdu: جگرIndonesian: hati
Example Sentences
The doctor said my liver is healthy.
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Too much alcohol can damage the liver.
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He changed his diet after finding out he had fatty liver.
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The tests showed some liver inflammation, so the doctor ordered more exams.
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The liver helps your body digest food.
basic
My grandfather had liver surgery last year, but he's doing much better now.
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