Liver
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-015921
1. A triangular-shaped organ located under the diaphragm in the right hypochondrium. It is the largest internal organ of the body, weighting up to 2 kg. Metabolism and bile secretion are its main functions. It is composed of cells which have the ability to regenerate.
2. A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-015921 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | National Cancer Institute Thesaurus (CC BY 4.0); National Cancer Institute Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "1. A triangular-shaped organ located under the diaphragm in the right hypochondrium. It is the largest internal organ of the body, weighting up to 2 kg. Metabolism and bile secretion are its main functions. It is composed of cells which have the ability to regenerate.\n\n2. A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile.",
"references": [
"National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
"National Cancer Institute Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/liver/"
}
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