hepatocyte

/hɛpəˈtɒsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell that makes up the main tissue of the liver, responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

“The hepatocytes in the liver were damaged due to the excessive consumption of alcohol.”

Synonyms

  • hepatic cell
  • liver cell

Antonyms

  • fibroblast
  • muscle cell