liver
li ver
- n large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
- n liver of an animal used as meat
- n a person who has a special life style
a high liver - n someone who lives in a place
a liver in cities - s having a reddish-brown color
- Doctors and health officials in Asia now believe the newer compound, called N-nitroso fenfluramine, can cause liver failure.
- During the early stages of these liver changes, however, there is hope.
- As some of you know about 5 months ago I had a liver transplant, so I now have the liver of a mid-20's person who died in a car crash.