hepatology

/hɛpætˈɒlədʒi/ HE-pat-OL-uh-jee

Definitions

1. noun

The branch of medicine dealing with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of liver diseases.

“She specialized in hepatology and was an expert in treating liver cancer patients.”

Synonyms

  • hepatic medicine
  • liver medicine

Antonyms

  • cardiology
  • nephrology