hepatico-

prefix

Synonym of hepato- (“relating to the liver”).

“hepatico- + -logy → hepaticology”

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Meanings

prefix
  1. Synonym of hepato- (“relating to the liver”).

    hepatico- + jejunal → hepaticojejunal

    2 more examples

    hepatico- + pulmonary → hepaticopulmonary

    hepatico- + biliary → hepaticobiliary

    Synonyms: hepato-

  2. Relating to the Hepaticae (liverworts).

    hepatico- + -logy → hepaticology

    1 more example

    hepatico- + -logist → hepaticologist

Synonyms & antonyms

prefixSynonym of hepato- (“relating to the liver”).

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Origin

From hepatic (“relating to the liver”) + -o-.

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APA

hepatico-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hepatico-

MLA

“hepatico-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hepatico-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hepatico-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hepatico-.

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