liver

Meanings

• noun

  A large, reddish-brown organ in the upper right side of the abdomen that filters blood coming from the digestive system, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces bile.

  - "The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body."
  - "Damage to the liver can lead to serious health problems."
  - "A healthy liver plays a crucial role in maintaining good overall health."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪvɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with liver
beliver , liver , quiver , giver , hiver

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Variants

List of all variants of liver that leads to same result
liver , liver brown , liver maroon , livers , live , livest , liver fluke , liver flukes , liver pudding , liver puddings , liver sausage , liver sausages , liver spots , chopped liver , chopped livers , cod-liver oil , cod-liver oils , fatty liver

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Etymology

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Old English 'lefere', from 'lefian' meaning 'to live'.

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Trivia

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1. The liver is the only organ in the body that can regenerate itself.

2. The liver weighs about 3 pounds in adults.

3. The liver processes about 1.5 quarts of blood every minute.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hepatitis: A group of viral infections that primarily affect the liver.

2. Cirrhosis: A chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of normal liver tissue with scar tissue.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the liver is considered a symbol of courage and strength. In ancient Egypt, the liver was believed to be the seat of the intellect and emotions. In Chinese medicine, the liver is one of the five main organs and is associated with the wood element and the emotion of anger.

How to Memorize "liver"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, reddish-brown organ located in the upper right side of your abdomen. Visualize the liver filtering blood and producing bile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the liver with the color brown and the function of filtering blood and producing bile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Liver Loves Bile' to remember that the liver produces bile.

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