Meaning & Definition of word "Liver"

Liver

/ˈlɪvər/

1. A large organ in the body that processes food, cleans the blood, and produces bile.
- Example: The liver is essential for detoxifying harmful substances in the body.
2. An organ found in some animals that is used as food.
- Example: Liver is often considered a delicacy in many cuisines around the world.
3. A person or organism that lives in a specified way.
- Example: He is a city liver, always enjoying the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Old English 'lifer', from Proto-Germanic *liber.

liver failure:

A medical condition in which the liver fails to perform its functions.

liver disease:

Any disease that affects the liver's function.

fatty liver:

A condition characterized by excess fat buildup in the liver.

hepatitis:

Inflammation of the liver.

cirrhosis:

Severe scarring of the liver often due to alcohol abuse or viral infections.

hepatomegaly:

Enlargement of the liver.

Meaning: Liver, referring to someone who indulges in drinking.

Example Sentence: He's always been a bit of a liver when it comes to partying.

Meaning: A term used for a person who experiences liver issues.

Example Sentence: After all those years of heavy drinking, he's now a damaged liver.