liver /liv·er/ (liv´er) 1. the large, dark-red gland in the upper part of the abdomen on the right side, just beneath the diaphragm. Its functions include storage and filtration ... (more...)

The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals; it has a wide range of functions, a few of which are detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of ... (more...)

Click to enlarge) liver A. liver B. hepatic vein C. hepatic artery D. portal vein E. common bile duct F (more...)

Liver transplantation or hepatic transplantation is the replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy liver allograft. The most commonly used technique is orthotopic ... (more...)

noun. the largest glandular organ in vertebrate animals, located in the upper or anterior part of the abdomen: it secretes bile, has an important function in the storage and ... (more...)

The Web Site of the American Liver Foundation. ... When little Aidan's liver started failing for unknown reasons, a courageous family member stepped forward to help save his life. (more...)

The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body and is present in vertebrates and some other animals. The liver is necessary for survival; a human can only last up to 24 ... (more...)

liv·er  1   (l v r) n. 1. Anatomy A large, reddish-brown, glandular vertebrate organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity that secretes bile and is active ... (more...)

liver, largest glandular organ of the body, weighing about 3 lb (1.36 kg). It is reddish brown in color and is divided into four lobes of unequal size and shape. (more...)

The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation (CLDT) at Columbia University Medical Center is one of the top three centers worldwide for liver surgery and transplantation. (more...)