The liver has several other names, depending on the context. The most common alternative term is hepatic. This term is used extensively in medical contexts to refer to the liver and its related structures. For example, the hepatic duct refers to the duct that carries bile from the liver.
Other names for the liver, or terms related to liver function and conditions, include:
- Hepatoma: This refers to a type of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).
- Liver panel/Liver function panel/Liver profile/Hepatic function panel (LFT): These terms refer to a group of blood tests used to assess liver function.
- Terms related to specific liver conditions, such as the shift from "fatty liver disease" to "steatotic liver disease" reflects changes in nomenclature in the medical field.
While the Thesaurus.com lists numerous synonyms for "liver" in a broader, non-medical sense (such as "resident" – referring to someone who lives in a particular place), these are not interchangeable names for the liver itself in a biological or medical context.
The term "hepatic portal vein" is also used to describe a specific vein that carries blood to the liver.
In summary, while many words might be associated with the liver, the most accurate alternative name for the liver organ itself is hepatic. The other terms listed above pertain more to specific functions, tests, or conditions related to the liver.
