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Hepatocyte

Definition: A cell that makes up the main tissue of the liver and is responsible for its various functions.

Sense 1: Noun (Anatomy)

Sample Sentence: The hepatocytes in the liver play a crucial role in detoxifying harmful substances.

Sense 2: Noun (Medicine)

Sample Sentence: The doctor analyzed a sample of hepatocytes to determine the extent of liver damage in the patient.

Sense 3: Noun (Zoology)

Sample Sentence: The researchers studied the hepatocytes of different animal species to understand their liver functions.

Sense 4: Noun (Botany)

Sample Sentence: Hepatocytes in certain plant species assist in the breakdown of toxins in their roots.

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