Hepatoprotection
Hepatoprotection
Hepatoprotection (pronunciation: heh-puh-toh-proh-tek-shun) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe the ability to prevent damage to the liver. The term is derived from the Greek words 'hepar', meaning liver, and 'protection', meaning to shield or guard.
Etymology
The term 'Hepatoprotection' is a combination of two words. 'Hepato' is derived from the Greek word 'hepar' which means liver, and 'protection' is derived from the Latin word 'protectio', which means to cover or shield. Thus, Hepatoprotection essentially means the protection of the liver.
Related Terms
- Hepatotoxicity: The capacity of a substance, such as a drug or chemical, to cause damage to the liver.
- Hepatocyte: The main type of cell found in the liver. Hepatocytes make up 70-85% of the liver's mass.
- Hepatology: The branch of medicine that incorporates the study of liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas as well as management of their disorders.
- Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by a viral infection.
- Cirrhosis: Late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hepatoprotection
- Wikipedia's article - Hepatoprotection
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