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hepatic lobe

 

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Noun hepatic lobe has 1 sense
  1. hepatic lobe - any of the five lobes forming the liver
    --1 is a kind of
    lobe
    --1 is a part of liver

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Hepatic Lobe

Definition: A hepatic lobe refers to one of the distinct divisions or segments of the liver, each consisting of lobules and performing various functions such as bile production and metabolism of nutrients.

Sense 1 (Anatomy): In anatomy, the hepatic lobe is one of the functional divisions of the liver. The liver typically consists of two main lobes referred to as the right and left hepatic lobes.

Example Sentence 1: The hepatic lobes are responsible for the detoxification and metabolism of various substances in the body.

Example Sentence 2: Liver diseases often affect specific hepatic lobes, leading to localized damage or impairment.

Sense 2 (Surgery): In surgical terms, the hepatic lobe can refer to a portion of the liver that is surgically removed due to disease or for transplantation purposes.

Example Sentence 1: The surgical team successfully removed the affected hepatic lobe, ensuring a smooth recovery for the patient.

Example Sentence 2: The donor's hepatic lobe was carefully transplanted into the recipient's body, restoring liver function.

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