hepatatrophy

[hep-uh-tuh-troh-fee]

hepatatrophy Definition

the wasting away or shrinking of the liver.

Using hepatatrophy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hepatatrophy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Hepatatrophy is a common symptom of liver disease.

  • Example

    The patient's hepatatrophy was caused by chronic alcohol abuse.

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Summary: hepatatrophy in Brief

The term 'hepatatrophy' [hep-uh-tuh-troh-fee] refers to the wasting away or shrinking of the liver. It is commonly associated with liver disease and can be caused by chronic alcohol abuse.