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hep·a·to·cyte

 (hĕp′ə-tə-sīt′, hĭ-păt′ə-)
n.
A parenchymal cell of the liver.
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hepatocyte

(hɪˈpætəˌsaɪt)
n
(Biology) biology a liver cell
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hep•a•to•cyte

(ˈhɛp ə təˌsaɪt, hɪˈpæt ə-)

n.
a cell of the main tissue of the liver; liver cell.
[1960–65]
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Translations
hepatocytjaterní buňka
hépatocyte

hep·a·to·cyte

n. hepatocito, célula del hígado.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
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