hepatized

[hep-uh-tahyzd]

hepatized Definition

  • 1to convert (an organ or tissue) into a substance resembling that of the liver, especially by the accumulation of fatty tissue
  • 2to become affected with hepatitis

Using hepatized: Examples

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

  • Example

    The liver had hepatized due to excessive alcohol consumption.

  • Example

    The patient's liver was found to be hepatized during the examination.

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Summary: hepatized in Brief

The verb 'hepatized' [hep-uh-tahyzd] refers to the conversion of an organ or tissue into a substance resembling that of the liver, often due to the accumulation of fatty tissue. It can also mean to become affected with hepatitis. An example of its usage is 'The liver had hepatized due to excessive alcohol consumption.'