hepato-

a combining form meaning “liver,” used in the formation of compound words: hepatotoxin.

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Also, especially before a vowel, hepat-.

Origin:
combining form representing Greek hēpat-, stem of hêpar liver

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hepato- or (before a vowel) hepat-

—*combining form*
	denoting the liver: hepatitis

[from Greek hēpat-,hēpar]

hepat- or (before a vowel) hepat-

—*combining form*

[from Greek hēpat-,hēpar]

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hepato- or hepat-
pref.
Liver: hepatitis.

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